--- title: "Barber/hairdressing Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068356" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068356" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068356.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068356.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HUMBER TEACHING NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-04-15" --- # Barber/hairdressing Services Buyer: HUMBER TEACHING NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068356 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068356) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068356.json) ## Summary The Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for sessional barbering and hairdressing services within male adult secure inpatient services. The Foundation Trust, a central government public authority based in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from experienced providers within the relevant industry category. This preliminary market engagement notice is aimed at understanding market interest, and the formal tender stage might follow depending on the responses received. Interested parties must submit their EOI by email by 6th May 2026. The services will be provided once monthly at The Humber Centre, located within the Willerby Hill business park, starting from June 2026 with contract completion anticipated by May 2027. This opportunity could be particularly profitable for businesses specialising in barbering or hairdressing services, especially those experienced in working within secure healthcare environments. Providers can grow their business by securing and maintaining contracts within the public healthcare sector. This procurement allows businesses to provide services without the uncertainty often associated with fluctuating client attendance, as payment is fixed per session. Firms needing consistent revenue that meets NHS pre-engagement checks, such as DBS and site induction, are especially suited to this contract. Interested parties should be prepared to discuss requirements affirmatively and submit brief EOIs to explore potential negotiations directly with the Trust, increasing likelihood for negotiation or direct award. ## Notice Expression of Interest (EOI) Barbering / Hairdressing Services - NHS Adult Secure Services Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced barber or hairdresser to provide a sessional barbering / hairdressing service within our male adult secure inpatient services. This EOI is being issued to understand market interest and identify potential providers. It is not a formal tender. Service Overview The service will provide basic barbering / hairdressing (e.g. haircuts and trims) to male adult inpatient service users within a secure NHS setting. Due to the nature of secure mental health services, patient attendance can vary, and sessions may be affected by clinical need. Proposed Service Model * Provision of a once monthly session * Session length to be agreed (e.g. half day) * Sessional payment at a fixed rate, paid regardless of patient attendance (not paid per haircut) * Location: NHS adult secure inpatient setting (The Humber Centre, Willerby Hill business park). Provider Requirements (Indicative) Providers would be expected to: * Have relevant experience providing barbering or hairdressing services * Be willing to work within a secure healthcare environment (The Humber Centre, Willerby Hill business park) * Hold appropriate insurance cover * Be able to meet NHS pre engagement checks, including DBS and site induction (support will be provided through this process) Contractual Arrangements * Invoicing and payment through standard NHS processes * Contract length and session details to be agreed following engagement How to Respond Interested providers are invited to submit a short expression of interest (by email to hnf-tr.contracting@nhs.net) confirming: * Business name and contact details * Brief description of experience * Confirmation of interest in providing a once monthly session in a secure setting at the above mentioned location * Any initial questions or constraints Responses should be no more than 1 page. Next Steps Following review of EOIs, the Trust may: * Contact interested providers for informal discussion * Invite one or more providers to proceed to a direct award or further negotiation Submitting an EOI does not guarantee progression to a contract. EOI responses to be sent to: hnf-tr.contracting@nhs.net Closing date: 06/05/2026 ### Planning Information Expression of Interest (EOI) Barbering / Hairdressing Services - NHS Adult Secure Services Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced barber or hairdresser to provide a sessional barbering / hairdressing service within our male adult secure inpatient services. This EOI is being issued to understand market interest and identify potential providers. It is not a formal tender. Service Overview The service will provide basic barbering / hairdressing (e.g. haircuts and trims) to male adult inpatient service users within a secure NHS setting. Due to the nature of secure mental health services, patient attendance can vary, and sessions may be affected by clinical need. Proposed Service Model • Provision of a once monthly session • Session length to be agreed (e.g. half day) • Sessional payment at a fixed rate, paid regardless of patient attendance (not paid per haircut) • Location: NHS adult secure inpatient setting (The Humber Centre, Willerby Hill business park). Provider Requirements (Indicative) Providers would be expected to: • Have relevant experience providing barbering or hairdressing services • Be willing to work within a secure healthcare environment (The Humber Centre, Willerby Hill business park) • Hold appropriate insurance cover • Be able to meet NHS pre engagement checks, including DBS and site induction (support will be provided through this process) Contractual Arrangements • Invoicing and payment through standard NHS processes • Contract length and session details to be agreed following engagement How to Respond Interested providers are invited to submit a short expression of interest (by email to hnf-tr.contracting@nhs.net) confirming: • Business name and contact details • Brief description of experience • Confirmation of interest in providing a once monthly session in a secure setting at the above mentioned location • Any initial questions or constraints Responses should be no more than 1 page. Next Steps Following review of EOIs, the Trust may: • Contact interested providers for informal discussion • Invite one or more providers to proceed to a direct award or further negotiation Submitting an EOI does not guarantee progression to a contract. EOI responses to be sent to: hnf-tr.contracting@nhs.net Closing date: 06/05/2026 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034346-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HUMBER TEACHING NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | HULL | | Post town | Hull | | Postcode | HU10 6FE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire | | Local authority | East Riding of Yorkshire | | Electoral ward | Cottingham South | | Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98321000 - Hairdressing services ## Release History - 15 Apr 2026 at 14:45 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034346-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034346-2026 15th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.humber.nhs.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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