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Complex Emotional Needs for Adults Services

CENTRAL AND NORTH WEST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

11 Aug 2026 at 16:57

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
PlanningUpdate

28 May 2026 at 07:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 May 2026 at 16:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process titled "Complex Emotional Needs for Adults Services" in the services industry category. This process is set in the Kensington and Chelsea Borough, London, aiming to provide community services, guidance services, and other related social services. Currently in the planning stage with an open procurement method under the PA23 Light Touch Regime, this process includes various deadlines: the market engagement ended in June 2026, enquiries close by 9th September 2026, and tender submissions must be completed by 21st September 2026. The procurement process is expected to transition into an award stage by 2nd November 2026. The tender value stands at £645,000, with the option for a contract term extending up to five years, starting on 1st December 2026.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in community, social, and personal services. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its framework. Companies with expertise in managing complex emotional needs and delivering guidance services are encouraged to participate. The open procedure and electronic submission policy foster fair competitiveness, allowing innovative solutions from diverse market participants. Participating in this procurement could enhance a company's portfolio, expand its reach within the UK healthcare sector, and establish valuable partnerships with public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Complex Emotional Needs for Adults Services

Notice Description

This is a Planned Procurement Notice to notify the market that following Market Engagement completed in June 2026, we will be publishing the tendering opportunity for a Complex Emotional Needs Service for Adults 18+ within the Kensington and Chelsea Borough on behalf of Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. This is an Open procedure under the PA23 Light Touch Regime.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract term will be a 3 year term with a possible 1yr + 1yr extension available.

Planning Information

Please respond via the Atamis portal to project C449946 with your responses - RFI documents can be accessed from this project page on Atamis

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a6e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076446-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85312310 - Guidance services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£645,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£645,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
21 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL AND NORTH WEST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1X 8AQ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI3 Inner London - West
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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