Award

Greenwich Bereavement Counselling Service

N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Apr 2022 at 12:53

Award Notice
Planning

30 Nov 2021 at 14:41

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

19 Nov 2021 at 11:30

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Greenwich Bereavement Counselling Service, initiated by N E L Commissioning Support Unit, aims to provide bereavement counselling for residents of Greenwich Borough. This contract has a title value of £262,500 for a period starting 1 April 2022 and ending 31 March 2027, with an option to extend for a further two years. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been completed as of 28 March 2022. This service falls under the health services category, and the location for service delivery is within the Greater London area. Interested parties needed to express their interest by 10 December 2021 to take part in the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for voluntary sector and charitable organisations, especially those that operate within the health and social care sector, to enhance their service offerings and expand their reach. Given the nature of this counselling service aimed at a diverse client group, organisations with experience in mental health support, particularly those focusing on bereavement issues and community outreach, would be well-suited to engage in this contract. The development and training of Bereavement Volunteers further emphasises the opportunity for growth and capacity building amongst small and medium-sized enterprises in the relevant fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Greenwich Bereavement Counselling Service

Notice Description

South East London CCG- Greenwich Borough is requesting expressions of interest for a Greenwich based bereavement counselling service for the residents of Greenwich Borough. The aim of the service is to provide good quality, cost effective bereavement support including counselling to residents of Greenwich. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 year period. The annual contract value is PS52,500. The total contract value for the 5 year period is PS262,500. The client group will be residents who identify themselves, or who have been identified as in need of bereavement counselling including all sectors of the population, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability, or housing status. The Service will provide bereavement support including counselling to clients who have been bereaved including children. The service will provide a minimum of 400 bereavement support sessions in total per quarter, subject to demand, and train new Bereavement Volunteers' as appropriate to maintain a good quality service.The service should be flexible and accessible so as to be able to reach all people within the area in need of bereavement support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26a327df-aaef-48d6-a592-ed07005dd667
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/286a58c7-bfba-4e0c-8a7e-8770263083f8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Prior Information Notice as a call for competition resulted in one expression of interest. Direct Award as a result.
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£262,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£262,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Dec 2021Expired
Award Date
27 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Amy Leigh Hughes
Contact Email
amy.leigh-hughes@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 7NT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRUSE- BEREAVEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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