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TenderUpdate

10 Mar 2026 at 11:56

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board has confirmed the award of a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The awarded contract pertains to the provision of psychiatrist or psychologist services for the Crisis Cafe in Barnet, aiming at out-of-hours and wellbeing support for mental health resilience. Directly awarded to Mind in Enfield and Barnet, the contract commences on 1st April 2026 and concludes on 31st March 2028. The procurement method was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £307,836 over two years, covers the London region, specifically Barnet.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those with expertise in mental health support services and integration. Companies skilled in delivering high-quality, innovative healthcare solutions that are sustainable and promote social value could benefit greatly. Business growth can stem from engaging in collaborations that improve access and reduce health inequalities, and those with proven track records in these areas are well-positioned to compete for similar future procurements. The direct award process indicates a focus on continuity and excellence in service provision, highlighting the importance of consistent quality and performance.

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Notice Title

Crisis Cafe - Barnet - C405855

Notice Description

Out of Hours and Wellbeing Support and Resilience Service Crisis Cafe for Mental Health

Lot Information

Lot 1

"This notice relates to Out of Hours and Wellbeing Support and Resilience Service Crisis Cafe for Mental Health
This notice is an intention to award a contract to the existing provider following direct award process C.
The annual value of the contract is PS153,918.00
The lifetime value of the contract is PS307,836.00
The expiring contract ends 31/03/2026
The contract term will be 2 Years with No Option to Extend
The contract will start 01/04/2026 and end 31/03/2028"

Procurement Information

"Justification: Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below<br/>Reason: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations<br/>Explanation: 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. <br/>Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 11/02/2026<br/>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-0610bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021278-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20267 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 North Central London Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 1TH
Postcode Area
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI71 Barnet

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Laycock
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Mind in Enfield and Barnet

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