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10 Mar 2026 at 15:58

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10 Feb 2026 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for the Community Brain Injury Service. This service falls within the community health services category, specifically focusing on brain rehabilitation. The contract has been directly awarded to Headway East London, situated in London, UKI54 region, with no option to extend beyond the stipulated one-year term starting on 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2027. The procurement process did not require prior publication of a call for competition, as it is governed by Health Care Services Regulations 2023, marking the utilisation of a direct award process C. The contract value totals £52,666.50, and the decision for the award was finalised on 11 December 2025, in accordance with the Integrated Care Board's Standing Financial Instructions (SFI's).

The awarding of this contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those involved in brain rehabilitation. As the procurement method employed is limited and falls outside typical contractual regulations, businesses experienced in direct contract awards or those familiar with the Provider Selection Regime may find it beneficial. The focus on quality, innovation, and integration suggests opportunities for businesses that can provide comprehensive health service solutions. Vital indicators like improving access, reducing health inequalities, and maximising social value are critical, promising growth prospects for businesses that can demonstrate strengths in these areas. Suppliers with a proven track record and capability to satisfy such contracts may leverage their expertise, especially SMEs in the healthcare sector. Headway East London's existing role as the provider further illustrates the importance of established credibility and service continuity in supplier selection within this domain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Community Brain Injury Service

Notice Description

Provision of a community brain rehabilitation

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice relates to Provision of a community brain rehabilitation
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 PS52,666.50
The lifetime value of the contract is PS52,666.50
The expiring contract ends 31/03/2026
The contract term will be 1 Year with No Option to Extend
The contract will start 01/04/2026 and end 31/03/2027"

Procurement Information

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 24/02/2026<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-064c46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021462-2026
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 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

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
TLI54 Enfield

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Headway East London

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