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Nafsiyat Intercultural Same Language Counselling - C406295

NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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04 Feb 2026 at 16:56

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) is set to award a contract titled "Nafsiyat Intercultural Same Language Counselling" under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for psychiatric and psychologist services in the UK, specifically within Haringey and Islington. This service aims to deliver culturally appropriate counselling in several languages for individuals with mental health needs. The procurement process entered the award stage on 4 February 2026, with representations from providers due by 18 February 2026 during the standstill period. The contract, with an annual value of £49,999 and running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, follows a direct award procedure, exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare, mental health services, and those offering multilingual counselling. Companies with a proven track record in delivering high-quality, value-driven, and integrative mental health services may find this contract beneficial for business growth. The focus on social value and reducing health inequalities underscores the potential for businesses committed to making a positive social impact. Organisations with experience meeting similar service requirements, particularly those familiar with the National Health Service's procurement frameworks, should consider this an excellent opportunity to establish and expand their presence within the UK's public health sector.

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Notice Title

Nafsiyat Intercultural Same Language Counselling - C406295

Notice Description

Counselling for people with mental health needs provided in multiple languages and which is culturally appropriate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

"This notice relates to Counselling for people with mental health needs provided in multiple languages and which is culturally appropriate.
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 PS49,999.00
The lifetime value of the contract is PS99,998.00
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 18/02/2026<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-06476e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010191-2026
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
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 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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