--- title: "BLMK ICB Eating Disorders Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059167" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059167" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059167.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059167.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2025-09-01" --- # BLMK ICB Eating Disorders Service Buyer: NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059167 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059167) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059167.json) ## Summary In an intention to award notice issued by the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB), the procurement process involves the provision of evidenced-based psychological interventions for treating eating disorders. This contract, part of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and not under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, is classified under the health services category and specifically targets individuals over 18 registered with GPs in Luton or Bedfordshire. The process is at the award stage, with the standstill period currently in effect until midnight of 11th September 2025. The service is planned for the time span between 1st April 2026 and 31st March 2028, with the contract's lifetime value estimated at £585,632. The procurement method being employed is limited, without prior publication for competition. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in mental health services, particularly those offering therapeutic interventions for eating disorders. Companies with a strong track record of delivering healthcare services within or similar to the specified service areas will find this tender particularly relevant. As the process involves a direct award to an existing provider, businesses may explore forming partnerships or seeking sub-contracting opportunities with the current awardee, Caraline Eating Disorder Service, based in Luton. This tender highlights the potential for growth within the health sector, offering competitive and reliable services that meet the BLMK ICB's standards and objectives. ## Notice Evidenced-based psychological interventions to treat a variety of eating disorders for people aged over 18 registered with a Luton or Bedfordshire GP & living in those areas. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Evidenced-based psychological interventions to treat a variety of eating disorders for people aged over 18 registered with a Luton or Bedfordshire GP & living in those areas. The ICB is intending to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C and the approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS585,632 The dates between which the service is intended to be provided are 1.4.26 - 31.3.28. ### 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 decision makers by midnight of 11th September 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/052837-2025 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Aug 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 | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | TLH21 Luton | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CARALINE EATING DISORDER SERVICE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 1 Sep 2025 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052837-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://www.bedfordshirelutonandmiltonkeynes.icb.nhs.uk/ - https://www.england.nhs.uk// ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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