Award

Core Counselling Services in Northamptonshire

NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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07 Nov 2025 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of Core Counselling Services in Northamptonshire. This process belongs to the health services industry category and aims to deliver early intervention and support, addressing various factors impacting health. Located in regions UKF24 and UKF25, the current procurement stage is the award stage under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). Interested parties should note that representations must be submitted by 19 November 2025, with the intended contract term from 20 November 2025 to 31 March 2026, with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the counselling sector. It is particularly well-suited for companies that excel in quality, innovation, integration, collaboration, and improving access to services. The focus on addressing health inequalities and providing social value aligns well with organisations seeking to expand their reach and impact in the health sector. The procurement method employed is a limited procedure, allowing direct awards without prior publication, thus favouring experienced providers that have shown the ability to meet contract standards effectively.

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Notice Title

Core Counselling Services in Northamptonshire

Notice Description

The aim of the service is to; * Deliver early intervention and prevention * Address needs including emotional, social and environmental factors * Provide specialised support * Collaborate and integrate with local partnerships * Reduce admissions

Lot Information

Lot 1

This service specification has been developed to support delivery of the Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Strategy and relevant outcomes set out in the Public Health Outcomes Framework. There are growing inequalities in outcomes related to socio-economic status and outcomes for children become progressively worse the further down the socio-economic spectrum. The service aims to deliver improved outcomes for all young people and shall allocate resources in proportion to need, based on a proportionate universalist model that aims to bring the outcomes for vulnerable children who in line with the outcomes of children generally. It is intended that a contract will be awarded for 1 year (20th November 2025 to 31st March 2026) with the option to extend for a further 12 months in accordance with the Direct Award Process C (DAP C) of the Providers Selection Regime (PSR) (2023). The anticipated annual value of the contract is PS601,000 The key criteria used to assess the provider were the following: *quality and innovation *value *integration, collaboration and service sustainability *improving access and reducing health inequalities *social value. An assessment of suitability has been completed and NICB are assured that the current providers are satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard and meet the key criteria above. Declarations and conflicts of interest were assessed, and none were identified.

Options: Option to extend for 12 months.

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 Procurement Act 2023 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 the relevant authority by 19/11/2025. 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-05dd27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072202-2025
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
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 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 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
agem.procurementnorthants@nhs.net, procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk, procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN15 6EY
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

CHAT YOUTH COUNSELLING

SERVICE SIX

THE LOWDOWN

TIME2TALK

YOUTH WORKS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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