Tender

The Lighthouse UCLH Evaluation

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON HOSPITALS NHS FT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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

The public procurement process for the "The Lighthouse UCLH Evaluation" is managed by University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Focusing on health services within the central government public authority sector, the evaluation seeks to review and enhance internal processes of The Lighthouse, a UK Child House employing the Barnahus model. Located in London, the tender process is currently active, with the tender period concluding on 6th February 2026. This open competition falls below the threshold and invites written proposals, which must be submitted electronically. Interested parties can submit enquiries until 30th January 2026, with the contract expected to run from 1st April to 31st August 2026.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation and consultancy services in the health sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises, may find this an advantageous opportunity due to the open procurement method. Companies with expertise in compliance with Barnahus Standards, NICE guidance, and Trauma-Informed Care, as well as those addressing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, would be well-suited to thrive. The gross value of the contract is £34,000, presenting a substantial project for enhancing expertise and portfolio in public health service evaluations.

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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/004355-2026
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
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 20263 weeks to go
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
James Corrigan
Contact Email
james.corrigan2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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