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title: "North Central London ICB Mental Health Employment Support (Individual Placement & Support, Information Advice and Guidance, and Employment Advisers in NHS Talking Therapies)"
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buyer: "NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-12-18"
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# North Central London ICB Mental Health Employment Support (Individual Placement & Support, Information Advice and Guidance, and Employment Advisers in NHS Talking Therapies)

Buyer: NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0564de

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## Summary

The NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (ICB) has concluded the procurement process for a contract titled "North Central London ICB Mental Health Employment Support." This project targets the recruitment services industry and operates under the "Light Touch" regime, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. The primary focus is on delivering services such as Individual Placement & Support (IPS) to aid individuals with severe mental illness, as well as providing Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) and Employment Advisers in NHS Talking Therapies. This contract, valued at approximately £16.2 million, is set to begin on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2029, with a potential extension of two additional years. The open procurement method was used, and the award was announced on 18th December 2025, with Hestia Housing and Support as the lead supplier operating from London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in mental health services, recruitment, and employment support sectors. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and high-quality services, especially those capable of managing subcontractors, will find this opportunity beneficial. This contract is particularly suited for large-scale providers able to further the integration of mental health services within community teams and focus on improving employment outcomes for individuals struggling with mental health issues. By engaging in this work, businesses will not only contribute to societal wellbeing but also enhance their reputation in the public health sector, potentially leading to future contractual opportunities in related areas.

## Notice

NHS North Central London ICB is seeking a Lead Provider who will will have contractual responsibility for, and oversee the delivery of services, including both their own provision and those delivered by subcontractors, ensuring fidelity to approved models such as IPS and EA in TT.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 Year contact with the option to extend for an additional 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084382-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,244,473 |
| Lots value | £16,244,473 |
| Awards value | £16,244,473 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N1 1TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Laycock |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HESTIA HOUSING AND SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 13:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084382-2025
- 23 Jul 2025 at 15:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042504-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084382-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042504-2025
  23rd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://nclhealthandcare.org.uk/icb/about
- https://www.hestia.org/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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