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BLMK ICB Mental Health Services - Adults & CAMHS

NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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13 Mar 2026 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB), which is currently at the award stage and intends to provide legal services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The contracting authority plans to award the contract under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, specifically for mental health services targeting adults and children in Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire, and Luton. The services include community and in-patient mental health services, recovery services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Talking Therapies in Bedfordshire, excluding Luton. A standstill period is in effect, allowing provider representations until midnight on 25th March 2026. The contract period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with an estimated value of £280 million.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the health services industry, particularly those with experience in adult and youth mental health service provision. Established mental health organisations or trusts that can demonstrate an ability to meet service expectations to a high standard will find this contract suitable. The procurement method allows a limited award procedure without prior competition, suggesting a selection based on capability and existing satisfactory performance. Entities with a presence or potential expansion in the regions of Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire, and Luton stand to benefit from this business growth opportunity, fostering their service networks and expanding community support in mental health.

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Notice Title

BLMK ICB Mental Health Services - Adults & CAMHS

Notice Description

Mental Health services for Adults & CYP registered with a GP in either BBC, CBC or LBC areas. Services include Adults' community & in-patients services, recovery services, CAMHS and Talking Therapies (in Bedfordshire, not Luton).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mental Health services for Adults & CYP registered with a GP in either BBC, CBC or LBC areas. Services include Adults' community & in-patients services, recovery services, CAMHS and Talking Therapies (in Bedfordshire, not Luton).

The ICB is intending to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C and the approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS280m for a period of 2 years.

The dates between which the service is intended to be provided are 01.04.2026 - 31.03.2028.

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 decision makers by midnight 25th March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.'<br/>Any written representations should be sent to agem.blmkicb.tntracker@nhs.net<br/><br/>The BLMK ICB Chiefs (Executives) gave approval of this in August 2025 at the scheduled Chiefs (Executives) Meeting. Conflicts of interests have been managed in line with ICB's Conflict of Interest and Standards of Business Conduct Policy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022978-2026
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
Large

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
£280,271,138 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20257 months 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 BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH24 Bedford

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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