---
title: "Music therapy - Brixton Scrubs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067b24"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTH LONDON FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-01"
---

# Music therapy - Brixton Scrubs

Buyer: NORTH LONDON FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067b24

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## Summary

The North London Foundation Trust, acting as the buying organisation, has initiated a tender process for a music therapy service at HMP Brixton. This service falls under the health and social work services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method is open competition below threshold, allowing for broad participation. The current stage of the procurement is tendering, with crucial deadlines including an end date for both tender and enquiry periods on 15th April 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude on 1st October 2026, with possible extensions based on performance and funding availability.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in music therapy and those with expertise in engaging hard-to-reach individuals. The contract requires a provider capable of offering a range of services, including live music, instrument learning, and song writing, which can boost the motivation of individuals involved in mental health or substance misuse services. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary sector organisations, are particularly encouraged to participate, given the contract's suitability for such entities. The criteria for awarding the contract include meeting specific requirements, providing necessary information, and offering competitive pricing.

## Notice

NLFT require a musician in residence to attend HMP Brixton in person for 1 full days per week / 2 sessions per site to provide music sessions that focus on but not limited to: * Live music * Instrument learning * Music appreciation * Song writing and performance The chosen supplier must showcase they are successful in engaging and increasing the motivation of hard-to-reach individuals including those accessing mental health/substance misuse services and those who don't engage effectively with the more traditional educational activities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract shall be for an initial period of 5 months with a view to reviewing for an optional 19 months extension 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/030572-2026 |
| 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 - 1 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000 |
| Lots value | £13,000 |
| 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/030572-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030572-2026
  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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