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Bereavement support - C406297

NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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02 Feb 2026 at 17:33

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board is in the process of intending to award a contract for bereavement support services, focusing on mental health prevention related to bereavement and suicide, within the Barnet area. Classified under the industry category of psychiatrist or psychologist services, this procurement is undergoing the 'Award' stage. Key dates include the decision made on 11th December 2025, and providers have until 16th February 2026 to make representations. The procurement follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and is described as a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The contract term is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with the NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board serving as the buying organisation.

This procurement represents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in mental health support. The limited procurement method, executed without prior publication, favoured the Barnet Bereavement Service as a supplier, reflecting the continuity with existing services. Businesses adept in integrating innovation, offering high-service quality, and contributing to social value are likely candidates to benefit from such opportunities. With a total contract value of £30,974 over two years, enterprises focusing on mental health and bereavement support can enhance their growth prospects by aligning with public sector needs in reducing health inequalities and improving service access.

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Notice Title

Bereavement support - C406297

Notice Description

Bereavement and Suicide Mental Health Prevention in Barnet

Lot Information

Lot 1

"This notice relates to Bereavement and Suicide Mental Health Prevention in Barnet
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 PS15,487.00
The lifetime value of the contract is PS30,974.00
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-0614c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009192-2026
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
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
2 Feb 20261 months 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
TLI71 Barnet

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BARNET BEREAVEMENT SERVICE

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