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Talking Therapies - C406289

NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board

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11 Mar 2026 at 14:42

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03 Feb 2026 at 16:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board has initiated a procurement process for the provision of "Talking Therapies" under contract number C406289. This service, classified within the psychiatrist or psychologist services industry category, aims to deliver culturally appropriate counselling for individuals with mental health needs, including long-term bereavement support, high-intensity psychological therapies, and therapy for trauma victims, particularly among BME and refugee groups. This procurement follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023 and utilises a direct award process for a contract starting on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2028, with an estimated lifetime value of £429,178. The procurement method is limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, focusing on services in Islington, London.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services, especially those capable of providing multilingual and culturally sensitive counselling. Firms that focus on high-quality service delivery and innovation, along with integration and collaboration, are well-positioned to thrive under this contract, as these criteria significantly influence the award decision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the health services sector, particularly those experienced in dealing with complex psychological needs and social value creation, could leverage their expertise to expand their operations and enhance competitive advantage within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Talking Therapies - C406289

Notice Description

Counselling for people with mental health needs provided in multiple languages and which is culturally appropriate. To support adults who have sufferred breavement, by the provision of confidential, long term breavement councselling. To provide high-intensity psychological therapies to meet the more completed needs of some BME & Refugee groups who have experienced significant trauma. Providing therapy for people who have experienced childhood sexual abuse/domestic violence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

"This notice relates to Counselling for people with mental health needs provided in multiple languages and which is culturally appropriate. To support adults who have sufferred breavement, by the provision of confidential, long term breavement councselling. To provide high-intensity psychological therapies to meet the more completed needs of some BME & Refugee groups who have experienced significant trauma. Providing therapy for people who have experienced childhood sexual abuse/domestic violence.
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 PS214,589.00
The lifetime value of the contract is PS429,178.00
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 17/02/2026<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-0615ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021842-2026
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
11 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20266 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

NAFSIYAT

Further Information

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