Award

Employment Support Services - Lambeth Talking Therapies

SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2026 at 08:19

Award

22 Dec 2025 at 15:43

Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, based at Bethlem Royal Hospital, Beckenham, has completed its procurement process for “Employment Support Services - Lambeth Talking Therapies.” This contract, situated in the United Kingdom (region UKI61), targets the services industry with a focus on recruitment services. As of 18 February 2026, Status Employment Limited has been awarded the contract following an open procedure, indicating a transparent selection process. The contract will commence on 1 April 2026, and continue until 31 March 2029, with provisions for two additional 12-month extensions, potentially extending the service until 31 March 2031.

The procurement of Employment Support Services presents numerous opportunities for business growth, especially for organisations specialising in employment and recruitment services. With a contract value of £371,000, larger businesses with robust infrastructures are well-suited to deliver the comprehensive support required for Lambeth Talking Therapies. Although small and medium-sized enterprises did not participate in the final bidding stage, future renewals can open doors for diverse organisations, including VCSEs, looking to expand their service portfolios in the public sector. Given the focus on providing combined therapy support to individuals employed, off sick, or out of work, businesses with expertise in job search, career guidance, and education services may find lucrative growth opportunities in this project.

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Notice Title

Employment Support Services - Lambeth Talking Therapies

Notice Description

Employment Support Services - For Lambeth Talking Therapies

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension Options permitted of 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a68e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014559-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

79611000 - Job search services

79634000 - Career guidance services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£615,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£615,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£615,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£371,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2026-01-19

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Peter Haslam
Contact Email
peter.haslam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
02033197629

Buyer Location

Locality
BECKENHAM
Postcode
BR3 3BX
Post Town
Bromley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Kelsey & Eden Park
Westminster Constituency
Beckenham and Penge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STATUS EMPLOYMENT

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