Award

Psychological Therapies and Wellbeing Alliance

NHS NORTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (NEL ICB)

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11 May 2026 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (NEL ICB) is in the process of potentially awarding a contract for the provision of Psychological Therapies and Wellbeing Support through the City & Hackney Psychological Therapies & Wellbeing Alliance VCSE Services. This procurement focuses on the delivery of psychiatrist or psychologist services within the industry category of health, specifically community-based interventions for residents in City & Hackney, London. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, as indicated by the intention to award notice under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), which has started a standstill period from 13th May 2026 to 22nd May 2026. Representations by providers must be submitted by the end of this period. The contract, valued at £930,751.27, will have a duration of 10 months starting on 1 June 2026, with no option for extension.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for organisations involved in mental health and wellbeing services, especially those experienced in community-based psychological therapies and support. Businesses with the capability to deliver innovation, value for money, and improved access to services will find this tender particularly suitable. The Direct Award Process C under the PSR acknowledges the satisfactory performance of the current provider, suggesting that businesses with a proven track record of high-quality service delivery are well-positioned to thrive in this process. The tender highlights the value of integrating services and addressing health inequalities, providing a growth opportunity for organisations committed to these objectives within the City & Hackney region.

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Notice Title

Psychological Therapies and Wellbeing Alliance

Notice Description

This notice relates to the provision of Psychological Therapies and Wellbeing Support through the City & Hackney Psychological Therapies & Wellbeing Alliance VCSE Services. The contracting authority intends to award the contract to the existing provider following the application of Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The current provider is delivering the services to a satisfactory standard and is considered capable of continuing to meet the contractual requirements. The services include the provision of psychological therapies, wellbeing support, community-based interventions, and associated VCSE-led mental health support services for residents within City & Hackney. The total lifetime value of the contract is PS930,751.27. The contract term will be for 10 months, commencing on 1 June 2026 and ending on 31 March 2027. There is no option to extend the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Psychological Therapies and Wellbeing Support through the City & Hackney Psychological Therapies & Wellbeing Alliance VCSE Services. The service will provide community-based psychological therapies, wellbeing support, early intervention, signposting, peer support, and associated mental health and wellbeing services delivered through the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector for residents within City & Hackney. The contract is being awarded to the existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), on the basis that the current provider is meeting the contractual requirements to a satisfactory standard. The total contract value is PS930,751.27 for a 10-month contract period commencing on 1 June 2026 and ending on 31 March 2027. There is no option to extend the contract. Additional information: No extension applicable.

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 22nd May 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-069616
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043176-2026
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

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£930,751 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20263 days 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 NORTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (NEL ICB)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5HJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

: MIND IN THE CITY, HACKNEY & WALTHAM FOREST (FUNDHOLDER), BIKUR CHOLIM, DERMAN, VOLUNTEER CENTRE HACKNEY & CENTRE FOR BETTER HEALTH

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