Barber/hairdressing Services

{
  "id": "034346-2026",
  "tag": [
    "planning"
  ],
  "date": "2026-04-15T15:45:49+01:00",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-068356",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-NHS-RV9",
    "name": "HUMBER TEACHING NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
  },
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    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-068356",
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        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2027-05-31T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
      }
    ],
    "items": [
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        "relatedLot": "1",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UKE",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          }
        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "98321000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Hairdressing services"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "title": "Barber/hairdressing Services",
    "status": "planning",
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
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    },
    "description": "Expression of Interest (EOI)\nBarbering / Hairdressing Services - NHS Adult Secure Services\nHumber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced barber or hairdresser to provide a sessional barbering / hairdressing service within our male adult secure inpatient services. \nThis EOI is being issued to understand market interest and identify potential providers. It is not a formal tender. \nService Overview\nThe service will provide basic barbering / hairdressing (e.g. haircuts and trims) to male adult inpatient service users within a secure NHS setting.\nDue to the nature of secure mental health services, patient attendance can vary, and sessions may be affected by clinical need.\nProposed Service Model\n•\tProvision of a once monthly session\n•\tSession length to be agreed (e.g. half day)\n•\tSessional payment at a fixed rate, paid regardless of patient attendance\n(not paid per haircut)\n•\tLocation: NHS adult secure inpatient setting (The Humber Centre, Willerby Hill business park). \nProvider Requirements (Indicative)\nProviders would be expected to:\n•\tHave relevant experience providing barbering or hairdressing services\n•\tBe willing to work within a secure healthcare environment (The Humber Centre, Willerby Hill business park)\n•\tHold appropriate insurance cover \n•\tBe able to meet NHS pre engagement checks, including DBS and site induction\n(support will be provided through this process)\nContractual Arrangements\n•\tInvoicing and payment through standard NHS processes\n•\tContract length and session details to be agreed following engagement\nHow to Respond\nInterested providers are invited to submit a short expression of interest (by email to hnf-tr.contracting@nhs.net) confirming:\n•\tBusiness name and contact details\n•\tBrief description of experience\n•\tConfirmation of interest in providing a once monthly session in a secure setting at the above mentioned location \n•\tAny initial questions or constraints\nResponses should be no more than 1 page.\nNext Steps\nFollowing review of EOIs, the Trust may:\n•\tContact interested providers for informal discussion\n•\tInvite one or more providers to proceed to a direct award or further negotiation\nSubmitting an EOI does not guarantee progression to a contract.\nEOI responses to be sent to:\nhnf-tr.contracting@nhs.net\nClosing date: 06/05/2026",
    "aboveThreshold": false,
    "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
  },
  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-NHS-RV9",
      "name": "HUMBER TEACHING NHS FOUNDATION TRUST",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
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      "address": {
        "region": "UKE12",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Hull",
        "postalCode": "HU10 6FE",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Humber Teaching NHS Foundation , Trust HQ, Block A, Ground Floor, Beverley Road, Willerby Hill, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "https://www.humber.nhs.uk/",
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          {
            "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "RV9",
        "scheme": "GB-NHS"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "mturner10@nhs.net"
      },
      "additionalIdentifiers": [
        {
          "id": "PLYP-5457-LQCD",
          "scheme": "GB-PPON"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "planning": {
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      {
        "id": "034346-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034346-2026",
        "format": "text/html",
        "noticeType": "UK2",
        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
        "datePublished": "2026-04-15T15:45:49+01:00"
      }
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    "milestones": [
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        "id": "engagement",
        "type": "engagement",
        "status": "scheduled",
        "dueDate": "2026-05-06T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "Expression of Interest (EOI)\nBarbering / Hairdressing Services - NHS Adult Secure Services\nHumber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced barber or hairdresser to provide a sessional barbering / hairdressing service within our male adult secure inpatient services. \nThis EOI is being issued to understand market interest and identify potential providers. It is not a formal tender. \nService Overview\nThe service will provide basic barbering / hairdressing (e.g. haircuts and trims) to male adult inpatient service users within a secure NHS setting.\nDue to the nature of secure mental health services, patient attendance can vary, and sessions may be affected by clinical need.\nProposed Service Model\n•\tProvision of a once monthly session\n•\tSession length to be agreed (e.g. half day)\n•\tSessional payment at a fixed rate, paid regardless of patient attendance\n(not paid per haircut)\n•\tLocation: NHS adult secure inpatient setting (The Humber Centre, Willerby Hill business park). \nProvider Requirements (Indicative)\nProviders would be expected to:\n•\tHave relevant experience providing barbering or hairdressing services\n•\tBe willing to work within a secure healthcare environment (The Humber Centre, Willerby Hill business park)\n•\tHold appropriate insurance cover \n•\tBe able to meet NHS pre engagement checks, including DBS and site induction\n(support will be provided through this process)\nContractual Arrangements\n•\tInvoicing and payment through standard NHS processes\n•\tContract length and session details to be agreed following engagement\nHow to Respond\nInterested providers are invited to submit a short expression of interest (by email to hnf-tr.contracting@nhs.net) confirming:\n•\tBusiness name and contact details\n•\tBrief description of experience\n•\tConfirmation of interest in providing a once monthly session in a secure setting at the above mentioned location \n•\tAny initial questions or constraints\nResponses should be no more than 1 page.\nNext Steps\nFollowing review of EOIs, the Trust may:\n•\tContact interested providers for informal discussion\n•\tInvite one or more providers to proceed to a direct award or further negotiation\nSubmitting an EOI does not guarantee progression to a contract.\nEOI responses to be sent to:\nhnf-tr.contracting@nhs.net\nClosing date: 06/05/2026"
      }
    ]
  },
  "initiationType": "tender"
}