Tender

Music therapy - HMP Pentonville and HMP Wormwood Scrubs

NORTH LONDON FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 15:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North London Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for a music therapy service in HMP Pentonville and HMP Wormwood Scrubs located in London, as part of an open procurement process. The service requires the musician in residence to conduct live music sessions, provide instrument learning, music appreciation, and assist in song writing and performance. This tender falls under the health and social work services category and is valued at £50,000. The procurement stage is currently active under an open competition method, and bids must be submitted via the Multiquote platform by 15th April 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st May 2026 and will last for an initial period of one year, with the possibility of extension subject to funding availability and performance criteria.

This opportunity provides a unique platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in expanding their services into music therapy and health-related sectors within the correctional facilities. Businesses equipped to offer services related to music education and therapy are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. With the focus on diverse musical activities, enterprises can leverage their expertise to make meaningful contributions to the well-being of inmates, gaining exposure in the public sector and potentially securing extended contracts based on performance results. Competitive offers will be evaluated based on service delivery, comprehensive information provision, and pricing strategy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Music therapy - HMP Pentonville and HMP Wormwood Scrubs

Notice Description

NLFT require a musician in residence to attend HMP Pentonville and HMP Wormwood Scrubs in person for 2 full days per week / 4 sessions per site to provide music sessions that focus on but not limited to: * Live music * Instrument learning * Music appreciation * Song writing and performance

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract shall be for an initial period of one year with an option to extend for one year if funding is available, and the supplier meets KPI's. The contract commences on the date listed on the NHS T&C.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030571-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LONDON FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 0PE
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Redbridge
Electoral Ward
Seven Kings
Westminster Constituency
Ilford South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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