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Online counselling and support service for children and young people - C406315

NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

11 Mar 2026 at 14:02

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board involves the provision of online counselling and support services for children and young people aged 11 to 25. This service will cover the regions of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, and Islington. It falls under the health industry category, specifically the psychiatrist or psychologist services classification. The contract, valued at £811,860.00, will commence on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2028, with no option to extend. The buying organisation has awarded the contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, opting for a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The standstill period required representations by providers to be submitted by 16th February 2026, with the decision to award made on 11th December 2025.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses in the digital health and counselling sectors, with the potential for service provision and collaboration. Companies specialising in digital platforms, psychological counselling, and child and adolescent mental health could leverage such contracts for expansion and innovation. The NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board's focus on quality, value, and service sustainability aligns with businesses that demonstrate integration and social value in their operations. Large firms and innovative SMEs offering tech-driven solutions, especially those adept at improving access and reducing health inequalities, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Online counselling and support service for children and young people - C406315

Notice Description

Early intervention online counselling and digital support service for children and young people aged 11-25 across Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington. The service provides a safe web platform with drop-in and booked 1:1 text-based counselling (12:00-22:00 Mon-Fri; 18:00-22:00 Sat-Sun), moderated forums, self-help content and signposting, with step-up/step-down pathways to local CAMHS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

"This notice relates to Early intervention online counselling and digital support service for children and young people aged 11-25 across Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington. The service provides a safe web platform with drop-in and booked 1:1 text-based counselling (12:00-22:00 Mon-Fri; 18:00-22:00 Sat-Sun), moderated forums, self-help content and signposting, with step-up/step-down pathways to local CAMHS.
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 PS405,930.00
The lifetime value of the contract is PS811,860.00
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 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-061420
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021796-2026
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
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20261 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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KOOTH DIGITAL HEALTH

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