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Talking Therapies - C406289

NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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03 Feb 2026 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, titled "Talking Therapies - C406289," is spearheaded by the NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board, aimed at providing culturally appropriate counselling and psychological therapies. It falls under the services category with a focus on psychiatrist or psychologist services within the Islington area (UKI43). Currently at the Award stage, the intention to award notice has been issued in alignment with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, involving a standstill period until 17 February 2026. The intended contract will commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2028, carrying an annual value of £214,589 and a total contract value of £429,178. The procurement method is limited, executed without prior publication, designated to the existing provider, NAFSIYAT, based on a direct award procedure.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and mental health services industry, particularly those specialising in psychotherapy and counselling services. The focus on culturally sensitive counselling and high-intensity therapies can be a growth area for enterprises skilled in providing support across diverse ethnic communities, especially in addressing complex mental health needs, trauma, and bereavements. Organisations with expertise in integrating health services, improving access, reducing inequalities, and delivering social value are well-positioned to leverage this contract for business expansion. SMEs with a track record in innovative healthcare delivery and collaboration will find this procurement process appealing.

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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."

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009607-2026
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
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks 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
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

NAFSIYAT

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