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Trailblazer - Deep Black

NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board

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10 Mar 2026 at 14:05

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29 Jan 2026 at 12:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Trailblazer - Deep Black" was led by the NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board, located in London, United Kingdom. This service-oriented contract, pertaining to psychiatrist or psychologist services, was governed under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations of 2023, exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender was marked by a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, aimed at exploring conflict, immigration, mental health, and identity through creative workshops and training. The contract, valued at £171,000 for a term starting on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2029, was formally awarded on 12th February 2026. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 12th February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in delivering psychological services and creative training workshops, especially those that emphasise innovation, integration, and social value. Small to medium enterprises, particularly those already possessing a proven track record in such areas, would be well-suited to participate and benefit from this framework designed to enhance community engagement and reduce health inequalities. The provider's performance was highly rated with a 97.5% score on factors like quality, value, and social impact, showcasing a clear potential for business growth through collaboration and service sustainability improvements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trailblazer - Deep Black

Notice Description

Deep Black offers creative workshops and training to explore issues such as conflict, immigration, mental health and identity by creating safe spaces for challenging conversations. They engage with conflict in a holistic way through creative learning and inspiring high quality work, and through connecting with each other in order to inspire participation and ownership.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice relates to Deep Black offers creative workshops and training to explore issues such as conflict, immigration, mental health and identity by creating safe spaces for challenging conversations. They engage with conflict in a holistic way through creative learning and inspiring high quality work, and through connecting with each other in order to inspire participation and ownership.
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 PS34,200.00
The lifetime value of the contract is PS171,000.00
The expiring contract ends 31/03/2026
The contract term will be 3 Years with 2 Year Option to Extend
The contract will start 01/04/2026 and end 31/03/2029

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 12/02/2026<br/>This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021353-2026
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
SME

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
29 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEEP:BLACK LONDON

Further Information

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