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title: "Third Sector therapeutic support to the Children's Unit at Royal Blackburn Hospital and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ea43"
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buyer: "NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-12-22"
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# Third Sector therapeutic support to the Children's Unit at Royal Blackburn Hospital and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Buyer: NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ea43

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## Summary

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, located in Preston, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Third Sector therapeutic support services for the Children's Unit at Royal Blackburn Hospital and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This tender falls under the Health Services industry category and was carried out using a limited procurement method, specifically the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) stipulated by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, which bypasses the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023. The contract was formally awarded through direct award process C, with an award decision dated 20th March 2025, and the contract commencing on 1st April 2025, ending on 31st March 2027. The total value of the contract is set at £547,524.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those capable of delivering therapeutic support within a hospital setting. Enterprises already operating within the healthcare sector, specifically those experienced in public health collaborations, stand to benefit the most. Such organisations can leverage their expertise in delivering quality, innovative and socially valuable services, positioning themselves as ideal candidates in similar tenders that emphasize community integration and service sustainability. This contract, awarded to Spring North LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Blackburn, highlights the scope for such businesses to expand their footprint and impact within the UK healthcare system.

## Notice

The provision of a Third Sector therapeutic support to the Children's Unit at Royal Blackburn Hospital and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Third Sector therapeutic support to the Children's Unit at Royal Blackburn Hospital and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Start Date: 01/04/2025 End Date: 31/03/2027 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS539,216 however the final contract value is still to be finalised. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.

### 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 processes as set out in the PSR have been applied and not the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of the notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 19th March 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085575-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £539,216 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPRING NORTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 17:06 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085575-2025
- 6 Mar 2025 at 16:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008260-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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