Award

BLMK ICB Eating Disorders Service

NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

01 Sep 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

In an intention to award notice issued by the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB), the procurement process involves the provision of evidenced-based psychological interventions for treating eating disorders. This contract, part of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and not under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, is classified under the health services category and specifically targets individuals over 18 registered with GPs in Luton or Bedfordshire. The process is at the award stage, with the standstill period currently in effect until midnight of 11th September 2025. The service is planned for the time span between 1st April 2026 and 31st March 2028, with the contract's lifetime value estimated at £585,632. The procurement method being employed is limited, without prior publication for competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in mental health services, particularly those offering therapeutic interventions for eating disorders. Companies with a strong track record of delivering healthcare services within or similar to the specified service areas will find this tender particularly relevant. As the process involves a direct award to an existing provider, businesses may explore forming partnerships or seeking sub-contracting opportunities with the current awardee, Caraline Eating Disorder Service, based in Luton. This tender highlights the potential for growth within the health sector, offering competitive and reliable services that meet the BLMK ICB's standards and objectives.

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Notice Title

BLMK ICB Eating Disorders Service

Notice Description

Evidenced-based psychological interventions to treat a variety of eating disorders for people aged over 18 registered with a Luton or Bedfordshire GP & living in those areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Evidenced-based psychological interventions to treat a variety of eating disorders for people aged over 18 registered with a Luton or Bedfordshire GP & living in those areas.

The ICB is intending to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C and the approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS585,632

The dates between which the service is intended to be provided are 1.4.26 - 31.3.28.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight of 11th September 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059167
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052837-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
blmkicb.contactus@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH21 Luton

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARALINE EATING DISORDER SERVICE

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