Mental Health Support Teams in Schools

NHS WEST AND NORTH LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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AwardUpdate

11 Jun 2026 at 16:27

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board is set to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for the provision of mental health support teams in schools. The procurement process focuses on psychiatrist or psychologist services within the Hammersmith and Fulham area, classified under the healthcare services industry category. The contract intends to deliver vital mental health services within schools to reduce inequalities and improve community well-being. The total contract value is £2,448,000, spanning a period from 25th June 2026 to 24th December 2027. The process is currently at the 'intention to award' stage with HFEH Mind identified as the intended supplier, following a detailed assessment. Interested parties have until 24th June 2026 to submit any representations regarding this procurement.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in healthcare and mental health support services, especially those with expertise in delivering psychiatric therapies in school settings. The focus on providing high-quality mental health support presents a growth opportunity for large-scale service providers capable of working collaboratively with local services and educational institutions. Companies already adept at managing innovative health intervention programmes, particularly those engaged in reducing crises and emergency admissions through community-based solutions, are well-positioned to compete successfully for similar tenders in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Mental Health Support Teams in Schools

Notice Description

To provide Mental Health support in schools within Hammersmith and Fulham in the NWL area delivering clinical interventions where required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supplier delivers clinical interventions to children within a school setting for mental health delivering individual and group sessions across a range of psychiatrist therapies. This is a contract award notice to intend to award a contract to the supplier following an in depth assessment under the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process C against the 5 key criterion for a period of 18 months to the value of PS2,448,000 from the 25/06/2026 to 24/12/27.

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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 15 June 2026 before midnight. 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-06b37d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055456-2026
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,448,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 24 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WEST AND NORTH LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 5JD
Post Town
North West 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
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HFEH MIND

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