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BNSSG ICB - The Harbour

NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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19 Jun 2026 at 09:47

Tender Notice
Award

02 Mar 2026 at 11:06

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was initiated by the NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and involves the provision of health services under the title "BNSSG ICB - The Harbour". The procurement, classified under CPV code 85100000, focuses on services related to counselling and psychotherapy for adults affected by life-threatening illness or bereavement. The location for this service delivery is central Bristol, with an online and phone option available, targeting clients within the UKK11 region. As of 19th June 2026, the procurement is at the award stage, concluding with a confirmed contract award on 16th June 2026. The contract, valued at £209,700, spans a three-year period under a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) process, utilising a direct award method, which is outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those focusing on mental health and counselling. SMEs like The Harbour, which are proficient in delivering tailored support and building long-standing partnerships in health sectors, would find the contract valuable for growth. The emphasis on quality, integration, and socio-economic value, coupled with the ability to address health inequalities, makes this opportunity ideal for businesses capable of delivering innovative, high-value services within these frameworks. The procurement method suggests a preference for providers that can assure quality and value, thus encouraging healthcare businesses with a strong track record and collaborative approach to engage in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BNSSG ICB - The Harbour

Notice Description

The Harbour provides specialist counselling and psychotherapy for adults affected by life-threatening illness, either as patients, carers or loved ones, as well as for people bereaved within the last two years. Clients receive an assessment to explore their situation, history, support networks, risks and hopes for therapy, along with standard clinical measures. Those suitable for the service may be offered individual, couples or group therapy. Reviews take place mid-way through treatment, and client feedback informs ongoing supervision. The service is delivered in central Bristol, online and by phone, and is described as a unique local provider offering in-depth support before and after bereavement, backed by long-standing partnerships across health and voluntary sectors and over three decades of specialist experience.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset ICB are using this notice as an intention to award notice. Direct Award C has been used for the award of this contract. The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract. The services provided are the service specification are not changing considerably. The Harbour provides specialist counselling and psychotherapy for adults affected by life-threatening illness, either as patients, carers or loved ones, as well as for people bereaved within the last two years. Clients receive an assessment to explore their situation, history, support networks, risks and hopes for therapy, along with standard clinical measures. Those suitable for the service may be offered individual, couples or group therapy. Reviews take place mid-way through treatment, and client feedback informs ongoing supervision. The service is delivered in central Bristol, online and by phone, and is described as a unique local provider offering in-depth support before and after bereavement, backed by long-standing partnerships across health and voluntary sectors and over three decades of specialist experience. The contract has been awarded for the period 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2029 This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Gloucestershire ICB are currently working together in a formal "clustering" arrangement to prepare for their merger into a single, new organisation (name to be confirmed), effective from 1st April 2027.

Procurement Information

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. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 12th March 2026 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice). This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057864-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£209,700 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AG
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Harbour

Further Information

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