Counselling and Therapeutic Service (CYP) - Barnado's C405828

Location

London

Description

Deliver Integrated Counselling and Theapeutic Service for Children and young People aged 8 to 18. The counselling and therapeutic provision, outlined in this specification, forms part of our new wider universal offer to support CYP emotional and mental health needs though a Single Point of Access (SPA) model. This has been an iterative process and is the result of significant discussion with partners in social care, education and health and with CYP, parents and carers. The resulting proposed model extends beyond traditional CAMH services to improve access into a wide range of services for local CYP, with a strong focus on early intervention and prevention. In addition to the service provision covered by this specification, other third sector provision will be offered to CYP through the SPA and social prescribing including physical activities, art, culture and leisure activities, school-based services and digital options.

Total Quantity or Scope

This notice relates to Deliver Integrated Counselling and Theapeutic Service for Children and young People aged 8 to 18. The counselling and therapeutic provision, outlined in this specification, forms part of our new wider universal offer to support CYP emotional and mental health needs though a Single Point of Access (SPA) model. This has been an iterative process and is the result of significant discussion with partners in social care, education and health and with CYP, parents and carers. … In addition to the service provision covered by this specification, other third sector provision will be offered to CYP through the SPA and social prescribing including physical activities, art, culture and leisure activities, school-based services and digital options.This notice is an intention to award a contract to the existing provider following direct award process C.The annual value of the contract is £248,000.00The lifetime value of the contract is £744,000.00The expiring contract ends 31/03/2026The contract term will be 3 years with No Option to ExtendThe contract will start 01/04/2026 and end 31/03/2029

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

"Justification: Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed belowReason: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulationsExplanation: 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 10/02/2026This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR."

Other 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 10/02/2026This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.Written representations should be sent to nclicb.nclcontractqueries@nhs.netDecision to award this contract was made by NCL & NWL Executive Management Team on 11/12/2025 in line with the ICB's Standing Financial Instructions (SFI's)No Conflicts of Interest have been identifiedThe decision to award this contract was based on the assessment of the providers current and likely future performance to deliver the commissioned activity against the following key criterIa with the corresponding percentage value representing their importance.A score of 34% for Quality and innovation was awarded out of a possible 34%A score of 20% for Value was awarded out of a possible 20%A score of 24% for Integration, collaboration and service sustainability was awarded out of a possible 24%A score of 10% for Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice was awarded out of a possible 12%A score of 10% for Social value was awarded out of a possible 10%With a combined score of 100% out of a possible 100% it demonstrates the providers current and likely future performance to deliver the commissioned activity."