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IAPT & BAME Advocacy - C405895

NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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03 Feb 2026 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board is currently in the award stage of a procurement process titled "IAPT & BAME Advocacy - C405895," focusing on mental health services under the industry category of psychiatrist or psychologist services. The contract, valued at £641,700, is set to start on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2028, with a location specified at Enfield. This process follows the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, which exempts it from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The standstill period is in effect until 17th February 2026, where representations by providers may be submitted. The contracting method is direct award due to anticipated service continuity and repetition of existing services.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, specifically for established providers in delivering psychological therapy and advocacy services, particularly for Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) populations. Entities like "Mind in Enfield and Barnet," the intended supplier, exemplify suitable candidates, given their expertise and presence in the specified region. The contract was evaluated based on criteria such as quality, value, and social benefit, making it an excellent opportunity for businesses with proven service delivery performance and a focus on integration and innovation in mental health services. Companies excelling in these areas will find this contract beneficial for long-term engagement and regional impact.

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Notice Title

IAPT & BAME Advocacy - C405895

Notice Description

Mental Health- Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) and advocacy services to Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) populations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

"This notice relates to Mental Health- Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) and advocacy services to Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) populations.
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 PS320,850.00
The lifetime value of the contract is PS641,700.00
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-0615db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009653-2026
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
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
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
TLI54 Enfield

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIND IN ENFIELD AND BARNET

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