12-25 Psychology Service

NHS North Central London ICB has confirmed the award of a contract titled "12-25 Psychology Service" in the category of psychiatrist or psychologist services. This tender is focused on providing voluntary sector counselling services in secondary schools located in Tottenham and Crouch End, covering mental health interventions for young people aged 12 to 24 years, along with their families and carers. The contract, awarded under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, has a lifetime value of £645,672 and will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 without an option to extend.

The contract was formally awarded on 10th March 2025 following the intention to award notice published earlier. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those with experience in dealing with young people's mental health challenges including conduct disorders, anxiety, depression, and other related issues. Businesses capable of delivering professional, supervised clinical interventions would find this contract beneficial for growth.

The existing provider has already proven their ability to meet critical criteria such as quality, value for money, and reducing health inequalities, implying a high standard for competition. Given the direct award process, businesses aiming to replicate this success in similar future opportunities should maintain high innovation and collaboration standards within local healthcare systems.