NCL ICB (QMJ) / Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (TAF) 2024/25-27 Mental Health Contract

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by the NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) for psychiatric hospital services in London. The contract, titled "NCL ICB (QMJ) / Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (TAF) 2024/25-27 Mental Health Contract," was awarded following a Direct Award A process and is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contracting authority, acting as the coordinating commissioner, has finalised the award to Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust.

The provision of services is specified under CPV code 85111500, with the contract commencing on April 1, 2024, and concluding on March 31, 2025. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract has been signed on April 1, 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in psychiatric hospital services due to the high-value contract, amounting to £145,491,930.

Given the specialised nature of the services required, businesses with a strong background in healthcare provisions, particularly those capable of delivering Commissioner Requested Services (CRS), would be well-suited to this procurement. The contract being awarded to a prominent NHS Trust underscores the importance of established reputation and capacity in delivering mental health services. This presents a growth avenue for similar NHS or health service providers to establish competitive positions in future procurements within the health sector.