Tender

DHSC: NHSPP: Lampard Inquiry - Emotional Support FY24/25

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 09:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has initiated a tender for the project titled "DHSC: NHSPP: Lampard Inquiry - Emotional Support FY24/25" under the industry category of counselling services (CPV: 85312320). This contract involves providing emotional and counselling support to participants in the Lampard Inquiry, including core participants and witnesses, during key events or public activities. The procurement stage is currently active and is in the tender phase. Key deadlines include the end of the tender period on 31st March 2025, and the contract period which will start on 1st June 2025 and end on 31st December 2027. The services will be delivered in the United Kingdom, with a specific delivery address postal code of SW1H 0EU. The total contract value is £311,240.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specialised in counselling services. The project offers a substantial contract value and an extended engagement period, providing stability and revenue over several years. Businesses with expertise in emotional and counselling support, particularly those experienced in handling sensitive information and offering support during public-facing activities, would be well-suited to compete. As this tender focuses on supporting participants of a high-profile inquiry, bidders with a strong track record in similar services within public inquiries or large-scale public sector events are likely to stand out. Furthermore, the procurement method encourages interested parties to express their interest and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal, streamlining the application process for businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: NHSPP: Lampard Inquiry - Emotional Support FY24/25

Notice Description

Provision of emotional and counselling support to participants in the Inquiry including Core Participants and witnesses around key Inquiry events or public facing activity. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07a3fa4c-0d3a-4df8-aaa7-cf3c0900610d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70d3a7ed-ade7-4434-b35e-94baced2b2ed
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£311,240 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
J Jones
Contact Email
ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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