Planning

Barber/hairdressing Services

HUMBER TEACHING NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

15 Apr 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for sessional barbering and hairdressing services within male adult secure inpatient services. The Foundation Trust, a central government public authority based in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from experienced providers within the relevant industry category. This preliminary market engagement notice is aimed at understanding market interest, and the formal tender stage might follow depending on the responses received. Interested parties must submit their EOI by email by 6th May 2026. The services will be provided once monthly at The Humber Centre, located within the Willerby Hill business park, starting from June 2026 with contract completion anticipated by May 2027.

This opportunity could be particularly profitable for businesses specialising in barbering or hairdressing services, especially those experienced in working within secure healthcare environments. Providers can grow their business by securing and maintaining contracts within the public healthcare sector. This procurement allows businesses to provide services without the uncertainty often associated with fluctuating client attendance, as payment is fixed per session. Firms needing consistent revenue that meets NHS pre-engagement checks, such as DBS and site induction, are especially suited to this contract. Interested parties should be prepared to discuss requirements affirmatively and submit brief EOIs to explore potential negotiations directly with the Trust, increasing likelihood for negotiation or direct award.

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Notice Title

Barber/hairdressing Services

Notice Description

Expression of Interest (EOI) Barbering / Hairdressing Services - NHS Adult Secure Services Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced barber or hairdresser to provide a sessional barbering / hairdressing service within our male adult secure inpatient services. This EOI is being issued to understand market interest and identify potential providers. It is not a formal tender. Service Overview The service will provide basic barbering / hairdressing (e.g. haircuts and trims) to male adult inpatient service users within a secure NHS setting. Due to the nature of secure mental health services, patient attendance can vary, and sessions may be affected by clinical need. Proposed Service Model * Provision of a once monthly session * Session length to be agreed (e.g. half day) * Sessional payment at a fixed rate, paid regardless of patient attendance (not paid per haircut) * Location: NHS adult secure inpatient setting (The Humber Centre, Willerby Hill business park). Provider Requirements (Indicative) Providers would be expected to: * Have relevant experience providing barbering or hairdressing services * Be willing to work within a secure healthcare environment (The Humber Centre, Willerby Hill business park) * Hold appropriate insurance cover * Be able to meet NHS pre engagement checks, including DBS and site induction (support will be provided through this process) Contractual Arrangements * Invoicing and payment through standard NHS processes * Contract length and session details to be agreed following engagement How to Respond Interested providers are invited to submit a short expression of interest (by email to hnf-tr.contracting@nhs.net) confirming: * Business name and contact details * Brief description of experience * Confirmation of interest in providing a once monthly session in a secure setting at the above mentioned location * Any initial questions or constraints Responses should be no more than 1 page. Next Steps Following review of EOIs, the Trust may: * Contact interested providers for informal discussion * Invite one or more providers to proceed to a direct award or further negotiation Submitting an EOI does not guarantee progression to a contract. EOI responses to be sent to: hnf-tr.contracting@nhs.net Closing date: 06/05/2026

Planning Information

Expression of Interest (EOI) Barbering / Hairdressing Services - NHS Adult Secure Services Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced barber or hairdresser to provide a sessional barbering / hairdressing service within our male adult secure inpatient services. This EOI is being issued to understand market interest and identify potential providers. It is not a formal tender. Service Overview The service will provide basic barbering / hairdressing (e.g. haircuts and trims) to male adult inpatient service users within a secure NHS setting. Due to the nature of secure mental health services, patient attendance can vary, and sessions may be affected by clinical need. Proposed Service Model • Provision of a once monthly session • Session length to be agreed (e.g. half day) • Sessional payment at a fixed rate, paid regardless of patient attendance (not paid per haircut) • Location: NHS adult secure inpatient setting (The Humber Centre, Willerby Hill business park). Provider Requirements (Indicative) Providers would be expected to: • Have relevant experience providing barbering or hairdressing services • Be willing to work within a secure healthcare environment (The Humber Centre, Willerby Hill business park) • Hold appropriate insurance cover • Be able to meet NHS pre engagement checks, including DBS and site induction (support will be provided through this process) Contractual Arrangements • Invoicing and payment through standard NHS processes • Contract length and session details to be agreed following engagement How to Respond Interested providers are invited to submit a short expression of interest (by email to hnf-tr.contracting@nhs.net) confirming: • Business name and contact details • Brief description of experience • Confirmation of interest in providing a once monthly session in a secure setting at the above mentioned location • Any initial questions or constraints Responses should be no more than 1 page. Next Steps Following review of EOIs, the Trust may: • Contact interested providers for informal discussion • Invite one or more providers to proceed to a direct award or further negotiation Submitting an EOI does not guarantee progression to a contract. EOI responses to be sent to: hnf-tr.contracting@nhs.net Closing date: 06/05/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068356
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034346-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98321000 - Hairdressing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HUMBER TEACHING NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU10 6FE
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Cottingham South
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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