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Counselling Service

NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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11 Mar 2026 at 18:08

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, aiming to provide health services through a counselling service located in the UKD4 region. Classified under Health Services with CPV code 85100000, this contract's status is at the intention-to-award stage as per the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), bypassing the traditional Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The final decision was endorsed by the ICB Commissioning Resource Group on 6 February 2026, and the formal decision was made on 17 February 2026. Providers must make representations by 24 March 2026, with the standstill period commencing the day after publication. The contract, expected to start on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2027, is valued approximately at £24,444, pending finalisation.

The counselling service opportunity can foster business growth, particularly for organisations that have experience in health services and a capability to meet quality standards. This tender is specifically aligned for providers that demonstrate sufficient satisfaction of existing contract requirements, as noted by the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Businesses that excel in service sustainability, innovation, integration, and collaboration while minimising health inequalities are well-suited for this opportunity. The limited procurement method, without prior competition call, supports incumbent providers in maintaining continuity of service and augments their growth potential in delivering valuable health services.

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Notice Title

Counselling Service

Notice Description

The provision of a counselling service

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Counselling Service Start Date: 01/04/2026 End Date: 31/03/2027 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS24,444 however the final contract value is still to be finalised. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C

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 processes as set out in the PSR have been applied and not the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of the notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 24 March 2026. 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-0667c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022058-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,444 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 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 LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHORLEY WOMEN'S CENTRE

Further Information

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