---
title: "Music therapy - HMP Pentonville and HMP Wormwood Scrubs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067b23"
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buyer: "NORTH LONDON FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# Music therapy - HMP Pentonville and HMP Wormwood Scrubs

Buyer: NORTH LONDON FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067b23

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## Summary

The North London Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for a music therapy service in HMP Pentonville and HMP Wormwood Scrubs located in London, as part of an open procurement process. The service requires the musician in residence to conduct live music sessions, provide instrument learning, music appreciation, and assist in song writing and performance. This tender falls under the health and social work services category and is valued at £50,000. The procurement stage is currently active under an open competition method, and bids must be submitted via the Multiquote platform by 15th April 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st May 2026 and will last for an initial period of one year, with the possibility of extension subject to funding availability and performance criteria.

This opportunity provides a unique platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in expanding their services into music therapy and health-related sectors within the correctional facilities. Businesses equipped to offer services related to music education and therapy are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. With the focus on diverse musical activities, enterprises can leverage their expertise to make meaningful contributions to the well-being of inmates, gaining exposure in the public sector and potentially securing extended contracts based on performance results. Competitive offers will be evaluated based on service delivery, comprehensive information provision, and pricing strategy.

## Notice

NLFT require a musician in residence to attend HMP Pentonville and HMP Wormwood Scrubs in person for 2 full days per week / 4 sessions per site to provide music sessions that focus on but not limited to: * Live music * Instrument learning * Music appreciation * Song writing and performance

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract shall be for an initial period of one year with an option to extend for one year if funding is available, and the supplier meets KPI's. The contract commences on the date listed on the NHS T&C.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030571-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LONDON FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 0PE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |
| Local authority | Redbridge |
| Electoral ward | Seven Kings |
| Westminster constituency | Ilford South |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 15:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030571-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030571-2026
  1st April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nelft.nhs.uk/
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com/Page/Login.aspx?u=true&r=Home.aspx
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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