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10 Mar 2026 at 14:36

Award

30 Jan 2026 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for targeted mentoring support for unaccompanied minors, focusing on psychiatrist or psychologist services, has been awarded by NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board. This procurement, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, utilises a direct award process without prior publication of a call for competition. Scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029, the contract spans three years with an option to extend for two additional years. The contract's lifetime value is £39,160. Business users in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in mental health services, may find this to be a pertinent opportunity to observe market trends in London and the wider United Kingdom region.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in psychiatrist or psychologist services and mentoring schemes. The contract is an intention to award notice for existing services aimed at supporting traumatised unaccompanied asylum seekers. Businesses already operating within healthcare services and those offering innovative solutions in mental health support could leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio. The contract will be serviced by HOPE FOR THE YOUNG LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, as recognised by the NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board, indicating confidence in partnerships with established organisations capable of dealing with complex health requirements and improving service sustainability. Business users seeking to partner or collaborate could benefit by identifying areas contributing to social value and integration capabilities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Targeted mentoring support for unaccompanied minors - C405842

Notice Description

"Support for children and young people with mental health needs.<br/>This is a mentoring scheme for traumatised unaccompanied asylum seekers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice relates to Support for children and young people with mental health needs.
This is a mentoring scheme for traumatised unaccompanied asylum seekers.

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 PS7,832.00
The lifetime value of the contract is PS39,160.00
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 13/02/2026<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-061359
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021377-2026
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
30 Jan 20266 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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOPE FOR THE YOUNG LIMITED

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