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12-25 Psychology Service - C405827

NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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02 Feb 2026 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board, is focused on a psychology service titled "12-25 Psychology Service - C405827". This contract, categorised under the "Psychiatrist or psychologist services" in the health industry, pertains to the voluntary sector counselling services for young individuals aged 12-24. The services will be provided in secondary schools located in Tottenham and Crouch End, within Haringey and Islington. The tender is currently at the award stage, following a limited procurement method without prior publication. The intention to award the contract establishes a standstill period, with representations required by 16 February 2026. The contract term is from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with no option to extend, and holds an annual and lifetime value of £710,320.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in adolescent mental health services, particularly those that can demonstrate innovation and quality in therapy delivery. The opportunity is ideally suited for organisations with capabilities in delivering integrated mental health services and addressing health inequalities. "Open Door Charity", a large supplier, exemplifies the type of entity well-positioned to benefit from this procurement, as their expertise aligns with the objectives of supporting adolescence mental health. The purchasing decision underscores the value in service sustainability and collaboration, presenting a fertile ground for businesses aiming to establish or expand their footprint in the healthcare services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

12-25 Psychology Service - C405827

Notice Description

Children & Families - Voluntary sector counselling service based in secondary schools, Tottenham and Crouch End. Open Door specialise in the mental health and emotional wellbeing of adolescents and young adults aged 12-24, providing easy access to a range of free evidence-based therapies delivered by an experienced team of therapists.

Lot Information

Lot 1

"This notice relates to Children & Families - Voluntary sector counselling service based in secondary schools, Tottenham and Crouch End. Open Door specialise in the mental health and emotional wellbeing of adolescents and young adults aged 12-24, providing easy access to a range of free evidence-based therapies delivered by an experienced team of therapists.
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 PS710,320.00
The lifetime value of the contract is PS710,320.00
The expiring contract ends 31/03/2026
The contract term will be 1 Year with No Option to Extend
The contract will start 01/04/2026 and end 31/03/2027"

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."

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06140b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008883-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
2 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20266 days 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
Not specified
Contact Email
nclicb.nclcontractqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

OPEN DOOR CHARITY

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