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C003023 - OCCUPATIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLING SERVICE

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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07 Jun 2021 at 15:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is currently undertaking a procurement process for an "Occupational Psychological Counselling Service", part of the health and social work services sector. The procurement, classified under the Light Touch Regime, involves providing a proactive Occupational Mental Health and Wellbeing service for employees, with a contract value of £160,000. The tender period concluded on 23 March 2021, and the contract period started on 1 May 2021, extending to 30 April 2025. The service will be delivered primarily in the West Midlands region and is open to a diverse range of suppliers through an open procurement procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health services, counselling, and employee wellbeing solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary community sector organisations. Companies that can provide cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), trauma awareness training, and other mental health services will be well-positioned to compete. With the focus on continuous improvement and responsive service delivery, there is scope for innovative solutions that enhance the wellbeing of employees within the fire service, potentially leading to longer-term partnerships and contracts in related sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C003023 - OCCUPATIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLING SERVICE

Notice Description

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority ("the Authority") is conducting this procurement using the Light Touch Regime in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for the purpose of procuring the services To provide a comprehensive proactive Occupational Mental Health and Wellbeing service for employees including, CBT and other psychological treatment services, awareness and training in mental health and trauma and to influence the strategic mental health and wellbeing direction of West Midlands Fire Service. This will be a confidential service with a primary aim of treating individuals who are experiencing mental health problems and advising Occupational Health (OH) on support strategies to aid their recovery. There will also be continuous improvement work to enhance all services as agreed with the Fire Authorities OH Manager. Details of what is required is contained within

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63d0d529-17a8-430b-8e4f-fef1e25f2f1c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 May 2021 - 4 May 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORKING MINDS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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