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North Central London ICB Mental Health Employment Support (Individual Placement & Support, Information Advice and Guidance, and Employment Advisers in NHS Talking Therapies)

NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 13:24

Tender

23 Jul 2025 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (ICB) has concluded the procurement process for a contract titled "North Central London ICB Mental Health Employment Support." This project targets the recruitment services industry and operates under the "Light Touch" regime, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. The primary focus is on delivering services such as Individual Placement & Support (IPS) to aid individuals with severe mental illness, as well as providing Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) and Employment Advisers in NHS Talking Therapies. This contract, valued at approximately £16.2 million, is set to begin on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2029, with a potential extension of two additional years. The open procurement method was used, and the award was announced on 18th December 2025, with Hestia Housing and Support as the lead supplier operating from London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in mental health services, recruitment, and employment support sectors. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and high-quality services, especially those capable of managing subcontractors, will find this opportunity beneficial. This contract is particularly suited for large-scale providers able to further the integration of mental health services within community teams and focus on improving employment outcomes for individuals struggling with mental health issues. By engaging in this work, businesses will not only contribute to societal wellbeing but also enhance their reputation in the public health sector, potentially leading to future contractual opportunities in related areas.

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Notice Title

North Central London ICB Mental Health Employment Support (Individual Placement & Support, Information Advice and Guidance, and Employment Advisers in NHS Talking Therapies)

Notice Description

NHS North Central London ICB is seeking a Lead Provider who will will have contractual responsibility for, and oversee the delivery of services, including both their own provision and those delivered by subcontractors, ensuring fidelity to approved models such as IPS and EA in TT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 Year contact with the option to extend for an additional 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0564de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084382-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,244,473 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,244,473 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£16,244,473 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Sara O'Donnell
Contact Email
hub.queries@nhs.net, nclicb.nclcontractqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 1TH
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Laycock
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HESTIA HOUSING AND SUPPORT

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