Targeted mentoring support for unaccompanied minors - Hope for the Young - C328444

NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract titled "Targeted mentoring support for unaccompanied minors - Hope for the Young - C328444" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This service falls under the industry category of psychiatrist or psychologist services (CPV code 85121270) and is oriented towards supporting children and young people with mental health needs, specifically focusing on traumatised unaccompanied asylum seekers. The contract, with a value of £7,832, was awarded on 14 January 2025 and will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

The service will be delivered across the North Central London (NCL) region. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services for children and young people, particularly those with experience in supporting asylum seekers. Organisations with competencies in mentoring and training volunteers in mental health support can find growth potential here.

Moreover, businesses adept at meeting strict quality standards, ensuring value for money, and promoting social value in healthcare services would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on collaborative community initiatives could particularly benefit from involvement in such public health programmes.