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School Counselling - C405834

NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for therapeutic counselling services in Haringey schools is managed by the NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board. The contract, titled "School Counselling - C405834," falls under the services category with a focus on psychiatrist or psychologist services. The procurement is conducted within the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and was confirmed on 16 February 2026. This direct award process is aimed at continuing work in the borough's more deprived areas, with counsellors provided by Hope in Haringey. The contract, valued at £210,000, will commence on 1 April 2026 and potentially extend until 31 March 2029, representing a significant engagement for local mental health services.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in mental health services. Providers capable of delivering high-quality, innovative, and value-driven mental health support are well-suited to compete. The buyer, NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board, seeks businesses that can integrate, collaborate, and sustainably maintain services, with an emphasis on improving access to therapeutic support and reducing health inequalities. Firms with expertise in engaging children and young persons (CYP) and those offering social value are encouraged to consider participation. Given the focused procurement method without prior competition and the substantial scoring criteria met by the existing provider, businesses with similar capabilities might find opportunities in future tenders.

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Notice Title

School Counselling - C405834

Notice Description

Hope in Haringey provides therapeutic counselling in 4 local schools in the more deprived areas of the borough. The therapists are fully trained and registered mental health professionals. The provider encourages CYP to join its youth club and therefore providing considerable added value. The provider is the largest supplier of therapeutic support in Haringey schools and works in partnership with the wider mental health system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

"This notice relates to Hope in Haringey provides therapeutic counselling in 4 local schools in the more deprived areas of the borough. The therapists are fully trained and registered mental health professionals. The provider encourages CYP to join its youth club and therefore providing considerable added value. The provider is the largest supplier of therapeutic support in Haringey schools and works in partnership with the wider mental health system.
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 PS42,000.00
The lifetime value of the contract is PS210,000.00
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 16/02/2026<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-061402
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021152-2026
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 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20262 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
Post Town
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
TLI43 Haringey and Islington

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOPE IN HARINGEY

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