LBHF Children Looked After CAMHS 2026

Location

HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM

Description

Provision of Children Looked After (CLA) CAMHS delivered by West London NHS Trust, including direct clinical support to a small cohort of children and young people, alongside consultation to professionals, brokerage of therapeutic provision, and attendance at professional meetings. The service supports children looked after with identified mental health needs, facilitating access to CAMHS and contributing to care and placement planning as part of a jointly commissioned arrangement within the Integrated Care System.

Total Quantity or Scope

Provision of CLA CAMHS delivered by West London NHS Trust including direct clinical support to a small cohort of children and young people, alongside consultation to professionals, brokerage of therapeutic provision, and attendance at professional meetings. The service supports children looked after with identified mental health needs, facilitating access to CAMHS services and contributing to care and placement planning. This contract has been awarded following Direct Award Process C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, on the basis that the existing provider is satisfying the current contract and will continue to do so to a sufficient standard, with no considerable change to the services. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is £89,000 (excluding VAT). The contract provides for services to be delivered between 1 April 2026 and 23 October 2026.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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 the relevant authority by Friday 8th June 2026 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice). This 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) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. No conflicts of interest were declared by those involved in the decision-making process.