Tender

Gamelan Music therapy

NORTH LONDON FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

21 Oct 2025 at 13:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North London Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for a project titled "Gamelan Music Therapy." This procurement falls under the services industry category, particularly focusing on rehabilitation services. The therapy sessions are to be conducted weekly at HMP Wormwood Scrubs in London. The current procurement stage is the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 22nd October 2025 at 12:00 PM BST. The contract period will commence on 1st November 2025 and is expected to last until 31st October 2026, with a possibility of extension. This open competition is below the threshold, and only quotes submitted via the multiquote portal, under RFQ number RA354052, will be accepted.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in music therapy and rehabilitation services to expand their operations. Companies that are equipped with the necessary expertise in delivering therapeutic music sessions, especially those adept at working within secure institutions such as prisons, will find this opportunity particularly suited to their capabilities. Suppliers need to have an enhanced DBS and be prepared for security vetting, underscoring the importance of meeting rigorous standards of safety and professionalism. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, making this an accessible opportunity for a diverse range of businesses aiming to grow their presence in the public sector service industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gamelan Music therapy

Notice Description

North London NHS Foundation Trust requires weekly music making sessions for a mental health unit at HMP Wormwood Scrubs. The purpose of these sessions is to help to build self-confidence, improve communication skills, develop patience and motivation as well as building on a sense of positivity within oneself. The user will make friends within the sessions building on social skills whilst working together creatively to develop a technical musical skill. Through these sessions, the user will be able to process and develop emotions better, they will build stronger communication and team working skills.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: extension may be required however, that is for the Contracting authority to decide if they wish to extend

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d0c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067128-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LONDON FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nelft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 0PE
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
Rainham & Wennington
Westminster Constituency
Dagenham and Rainham

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067128-2025
    21st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6471
    All music facilitators must have an enhanced DBS as well as a security vetting to enter the prison sites. Security vetting will be provided on appointment of the contract, but enhanced DBS must already be attained. Music Sessions are to be for 1 hour each week with the supplier providing a briefing and a debriefing at the start and end the session with site staff, on site at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, are group sessions with a maximum of 8 people in per group.

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