Tender

CCHR20A57 - The Provision of Confidential Psychological Support for the Infected Blood Inquiry

CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE

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22 Jan 2021 at 09:27

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14 Jan 2021 at 10:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office is currently conducting an open market tender titled "CCHR20A57 - The Provision of Confidential Psychological Support for the Infected Blood Inquiry." This procurement is aimed at providing counselling services to individuals affected by treatment with infected blood, with an estimated value of £165,000. The tender period is set to close on 1st February 2021, allowing potential providers a three-week window to submit their applications. All proposals must be submitted through the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite, and interested providers should ensure they register and acquire a valid DUNS number, which may take up to ten working days.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and psychological support services. Companies that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender process. The successful candidate will have the chance to contribute to a meaningful inquiry, potentially establishing long-term relationships with the Cabinet Office and enhancing their reputation in the public sector. Organisations that are adept at providing sensitive and confidential support services would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCHR20A57 - The Provision of Confidential Psychological Support for the Infected Blood Inquiry

Notice Description

This is an Open Market competition for the Infected Blood Inquiry. The Inquiry wish to procure confidential psychological support for people affected by treatment with infected blood. This procurement event will be live for 3 weeks. Additional information: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk following the link 'I am a New Supplier User'. Please note that, to register and to enable any subsequent contract award, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the eSourcing tool, you will be able to express your interest in this specific procurement. Your registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. Note: If you require additional users from your organisation to see the Invitation to Tender ITT, do not repeat the registration process as this will create a new separate organisation account; instead the registered user can add additional users to the existing supplier organisation account via "User Management" > "Manage Users" > "Users" > "Create". To express your interest in this procurement: 1) Login to the eSourcing Suite portal; 2) On the dashboard select the link ITTs open to all suppliers; 3) On the "ITTs Open to All Suppliers" webpage you will see one or more procurements listed, click on the procurement name you wish to access; 4) Click on 'Express Interest' at the top of the next screen; 5) You can now access the published documents in the eSourcing Suite portal. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to have a sufficient amount of time to respond. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Customer Service Centre: Telephone: 0345 410 2222 Email: eEnablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79406fd5-6443-4201-8a70-74af6311fb69
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Mar 2021 - 2 Sep 2022 1-2 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
CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Cabinet Office : Cabinet Office
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

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