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Trauma Informed Counselling

NHS CENTRAL EAST INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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29 Apr 2026 at 16:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Central East Integrated Care Board is proceeding with the intention to award a contract for "Trauma Informed Counselling" services in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The service falls within the health services category, specifically targeting trauma informed counselling, and the procurement location is identified within the regions UKH11 and UKH12. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with a standstill period for representations open until 13 May 2026. The contract will commence on 1 April 2026 for a duration of 36 months, with potential changes in ICB structures affecting the contract boundary scheduled for April 2026 and April 2027. The planned procurement method is a limited procedure, allowing for a direct award without prior competition, indicating a repetition of services with the existing provider CHOICES.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for firms already engaged in health services and particularly those with expertise in trauma-informed therapeutic care. Organisations with a substantial background in delivering health services can benefit, especially if they possess the capability to navigate changes in Integrated Care Board boundaries and structures. Given the nature of the direct award procedure under the PSR, businesses maintaining a prestigious relationship with existing providers stand to gain, as the contract seeks to replicate current service provision. The contract, valued at approximately £253,869 over three years, with an option for potential extension, signifies a significant opportunity for established health service providers within the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough areas to expand or secure long-term engagement within the regional NHS framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trauma Informed Counselling

Notice Description

Trauma Informed Counselling delivered within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Lot Information

Lot 1

Central East ICB, previously Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C for a duration of 36 months, from 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2029. The financial values included are indicative and subject to final approval. The indicative annual value of the contract is PS84,623. Additional information: There are anticipated system changes affecting Integrated Care Board (ICB) structures. Under section 14Z28 of the Health and Social Care Act, NHS England may make transfer schemes in connection with the variation of the constitution of an ICB, or the abolition of an ICB. C&P ICB will be changed by the implementation of ICB mergers and boundary changes, taking effect on 1 April 2026 and April 2027, which is being led by NHS England (NHSE), who will exercise its power (14Z28) to vary or revoke the Establishment Order, thereby abolishing or establishing ICBs or changing the boundaries of existing ICBs.

Options: Option to extend for 2 years.

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 the relevant authority by 13 May 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039515-2026
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
£253,869 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20263 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS CENTRAL EAST INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELY
Postcode
CB7 4EA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH11 Peterborough, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
East Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Ely West
Westminster Constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHOICES

Further Information

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