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19 Mar 2026 at 16:31

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03 Mar 2026 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Mental Health Arts and Sports Project, identified as C417233, involves NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board as the buying organisation. This project, targeted at the service category of psychiatrist or psychologist services, focuses on supporting young people with histories of multiple Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) through arts, sports, and creative activities in Haringey and Islington, London. The procurement process has reached the award stage under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), with the contract formally awarded on 17 March 2026. The contract commences on 1 April 2026 and concludes on 31 March 2027, with a total value of £260,000 and no extension options. The procurement method applied was limited, utilising a direct award process without prior competition, given its classification as falling outside the standard regulations.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those with expertise in trauma awareness and community engagement through creative means. Organisations that have experience in working with young people and delivering innovative programmes in arts and sports are well-suited to compete actively in such procurement processes. The chosen provider, Open Door, Young People's Consultation Service, exemplifies the type of business capable of leveraging this project to enhance its profile and expand service offerings. With a strong emphasis on quality, innovation, integration, and social value, businesses can explore growth by developing scalable, community-focused solutions that contribute significantly to reducing health inequalities and improving access to mental health support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mental Health Arts and Sports Project - C417233

Notice Description

The project aims to support young people with histories of multiple Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), who would not normally engage with mental health services, through the arts, sports, creative ventures or other activities co-produced and designed by the young people themselves and delivered by people trained in trauma awareness and supported by therapists.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice relates to The project aims to support young people with histories of multiple Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), who would not normally engage with mental health services, through the arts, sports, creative ventures or other activities co-produced and designed by the young people themselves and delivered by people trained in trauma awareness and supported by therapists.
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 PS260,000.00
The lifetime value of the contract is PS260,000.00
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

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 17/03/2026<br/>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-066091
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025428-2026
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

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20266 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 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
TLI43 Haringey and Islington

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Open Door, Young People's Consultation Service

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