---
title: "BLMK ICB Mental Health Services - Adults & CAMHS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0669d0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-03-13"
---

# BLMK ICB Mental Health Services - Adults & CAMHS

Buyer: NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0669d0

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## Summary

This procurement process involves the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB), which is currently at the award stage and intends to provide legal services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The contracting authority plans to award the contract under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, specifically for mental health services targeting adults and children in Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire, and Luton. The services include community and in-patient mental health services, recovery services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Talking Therapies in Bedfordshire, excluding Luton. A standstill period is in effect, allowing provider representations until midnight on 25th March 2026. The contract period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with an estimated value of £280 million.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the health services industry, particularly those with experience in adult and youth mental health service provision. Established mental health organisations or trusts that can demonstrate an ability to meet service expectations to a high standard will find this contract suitable. The procurement method allows a limited award procedure without prior competition, suggesting a selection based on capability and existing satisfactory performance. Entities with a presence or potential expansion in the regions of Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire, and Luton stand to benefit from this business growth opportunity, fostering their service networks and expanding community support in mental health.

## Notice

Mental Health services for Adults & CYP registered with a GP in either BBC, CBC or LBC areas. Services include Adults' community & in-patients services, recovery services, CAMHS and Talking Therapies (in Bedfordshire, not Luton).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Mental Health services for Adults & CYP registered with a GP in either BBC, CBC or LBC areas. Services include Adults' community & in-patients services, recovery services, CAMHS and Talking Therapies (in Bedfordshire, not Luton). 

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 PS280m for a period of 2 years. 

The dates between which the service is intended to be provided are 01.04.2026 - 31.03.2028.

### 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 25th March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.'
Any written representations should be sent to agem.blmkicb.tntracker@nhs.net

The BLMK ICB Chiefs (Executives) gave approval of this in August 2025 at the scheduled Chiefs (Executives) Meeting. Conflicts of interests have been managed in line with ICB's Conflict of Interest and Standards of Business Conduct Policy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022978-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 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 | £280,271,138 |

## 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 | TLH24 Bedford |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022978-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bedfordshirelutonandmiltonkeynes.icb.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/

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