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Psychological Professions Network North West

NHS ENGLAND

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17 Feb 2026 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Psychological Professions Network North West" project was conducted by NHS England, based in London, United Kingdom. This initiative focuses on services related to the development of psychological professions and workforce provisions in line with national healthcare goals. The procurement method was direct, executed below the threshold without competition, reflecting an efficient and streamlined approach. The contract was awarded to Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust on 1st April 2025, and it will remain active until 31st March 2026. The entire project falls under the category of education and training services, facilitating significant advancements in mental health service delivery.

This tender presents meaningful opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in psychological services and workforce development. Organisations operating in education and training sectors related to healthcare would find this contract lucrative, given its focus on implementing long-term workforce strategies and supporting shifts in health plan management. Large-scale enterprises, similar to Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, are well-positioned to leverage their extensive resources and expertise in such services to contribute significantly to the ongoing transformation in the healthcare landscape.

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Notice Title

Psychological Professions Network North West

Notice Description

The Psychological Professions Network North West ensures clinical and professional input into Psychological Service and Workforce development delivering the Long Term Workforce Plan and supporting the Three Big Shifts in anticipation of the forthcoming 10 Year Plan..

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014210-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,429 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Workforce Commercial Team
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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