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Crisis Cafe - Camden - Hestia Housing and Support - C405853

NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

11 Mar 2026 at 14:23

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02 Feb 2026 at 17:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board, involves a contract titled "Crisis Cafe - Camden - Hestia Housing and Support - C405853". This contract, classified under psychiatrist or psychologist services within the services category, is primarily located in Camden, UKI31, London. The contract aims to provide online counselling and emotional well-being support for young people aged 11-18, extending to 25 for certain vulnerable groups, and is crucial for Camden and Islington regions. Key dates include the award confirmation on 16 February 2026, with the contract term spanning from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, amounting to a total value of £320,000. The procurement process follows the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, utilising a direct award approach without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare service industry, particularly those specialising in mental health and counselling. With the contract award focusing on quality and innovation, integration, and social value, businesses that excel in these areas have the potential to establish a robust partnership with NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board. Large-scale service providers, such as those with a proven track record in delivering similar counselling services, would be well-suited to compete due to the emphasis on sustaining service quality while meeting the needs of vulnerable groups. Businesses that prioritise improving access to healthcare and reducing health inequalities will find favourable conditions to thrive under this contract framework.

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Notice Title

Crisis Cafe - Camden - Hestia Housing and Support - C405853

Notice Description

Online counselling and emotional well-being support service providing young people aged 11-18 years, and up to 25 years for vulnerable groups e.g. care leaver; SEND; (for Camden and Islington) with a free, safe and secure means of accessing support from a professional team of qualified counsellors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

"This notice relates to Online counselling and emotional well-being support service providing young people aged 11-18 years, and up to 25 years for vulnerable groups e.g. care leaver; SEND; (for Camden and Islington) with a free, safe and secure means of accessing support from a professional team of qualified counsellors.
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 PS160,000.00
The lifetime value of the contract is PS320,000.00
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-0614ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021822-2026
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
TLI31 Camden and City of London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HESTIA HOUSING AND SUPPORT

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