Tender

The Lighthouse UCLH Evaluation

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON HOSPITALS NHS FT

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TenderUpdate

22 Jan 2026 at 12:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 13:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

07 Jan 2026 at 09:21

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has issued a tender titled "The Lighthouse UCLH Evaluation," focusing on the health services industry category. This open tender aims to engage external evaluation support for The Lighthouse, a pioneering UK Child House offering a Barnahus model service for children and young people who have experienced child sexual abuse. This evaluation is critical for ensuring adherence to Barnahus Standards and other associated guidelines. The procurement is at the Tender stage, and submissions are welcomed until 27th February 2026. It is located at 250 Euston Road, London, under the procurement method defined as a "Below threshold - open competition", targeting a contract period starting 1st April 2026.

This contract offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in policy evaluation and adherence to ethical standards in trauma-informed care. Businesses possessing expertise in generating comprehensive evaluation reports with a focus on Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion standards will find this tender particularly aligns with their capabilities. Companies of all sizes, including SMEs and VCSEs, are encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria. Successful engagement could lead to significant contributions to public health advancement and the strengthening of community health frameworks, further enhancing business credibility and reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Lighthouse UCLH Evaluation

Notice Description

The Lighthouse is the first UK Child House, a multi-professional Barnahus model service for CYP who have experienced child sexual abuse and a national leader in the field. The Lighthouse provides a holistic health assessment and medical support, emotional support and therapeutic interventions, advocacy and police interviews led by clinical psychologists. The service is seeking external evaluation support to review internal processes and policies and submit a written report to ensure a thorough and appropriate ethical process exists. This should be in line with the Barnahus Standards, NICE guidance, Think Family, Trauma-Informed Care and addressing Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060090
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005718-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£28,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 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
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON HOSPITALS NHS FT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2PG
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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