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Leaving Care Counselling & Psychotherapy Service (Suicide Prevention) - C417297

NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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05 Mar 2026 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board has released an intention to award notice under the Provider Selection Regime for a contract related to mental health services, specifically directed at providing psychotherapy and counselling services for care leavers and unaccompanied asylum seekers aged 18 to 25. The contracting process is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, rather than the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and is currently in the award stage. This notice signals the beginning of the standstill period, with deadline for provider representations set for 19th March 2026. Located in Haringey and Islington, the contract is valued at £19,570 for a non-extendable one-year term starting 1st April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in psychiatric or psychological services, particularly those with experience in supporting young adults transitioning from institutional care. With a focus on suicide prevention, this contract is poised to offer growth avenues for firms adept at addressing healthcare needs within socially sensitive segments and enhancing service integration. The current provider, Brandon Centre, which is classified as an SME, demonstrates how smaller enterprises can effectively compete under limited procurement frameworks by showcasing quality, value, and social impact within stringent governance standards. Businesses prepared to navigate the unique requirements of the Provider Selection Regime will find this tender particularly suitable for leveraging their expertise in healthcare service delivery and expanding their mission-driven impact.

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Notice Title

Leaving Care Counselling & Psychotherapy Service (Suicide Prevention) - C417297

Notice Description

To provide psychotherapy and mental health support for care leavers and unaccompanied asylum seekers aged 18 - 25

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice relates to To provide psychotherapy and mental health support for care leavers and unaccompanied asylum seekers aged 18 - 25
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 PS19,570.00
The lifetime value of the contract is PS19,570.00
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 19/03/2026<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-06629e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019733-2026
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
£19,570 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BRANDON CENTRE

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