LBHF Children Looked After CAMHS 2026

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.

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.