Tender

Supply of Psychology Services

POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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Tender

30 Nov 2018 at 14:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire is inviting tenders for the provision of Psychology Services under a limited procurement method with competitive quotations. The tender, titled "Supply of Psychology Services", is aimed at providing qualified psychological support to officers and staff of Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date set for 11 January 2019. The contract will commence on 11 February 2019 and is expected to last until 10 February 2021. Proposals must comply with a range of ethical and professional standards as outlined in the tender documentation, which can be accessed through the Blue Light tendering portal. The location for the service is predominantly within Stafford, postcode ST18 0YY, and the total contract value is £10,000 GBP.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in psychological services, particularly those offering offsite counselling and support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they align well with the contract's suitability requirements. Organisations capable of providing one-on-one counselling based on professionalism, independence, and confidentiality will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this contract could enhance service offerings and contribute to business growth within the public sector, essentially supporting the mental health needs of emergency service personnel.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Psychology Services

Notice Description

The Force requires the services of a qualified Psychological Services Provider who is capable of providing a demand driven Psychological service provision in support of the in-house Occupational Health Counselling and Welfare team. The services will be provided to officers and staff employed by Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue. All referrals to the Psychological Service provider will be directly from the Occupational Health Unit. The Force will refer those employees requiring treatment which cannot be fulfilled in-house either through, but not limited to, the complexity of the case or capacity. The method of referral will be defined by the Occupational Health Unit. The Occupational Health Unit is a multi-discipline team dealing with all issues relating to Occupational Health with additional support from external contractors. The department is managed by an Occupational Health Manager. The Occupational Health, Safety & Welfare Department has 22 members of staff providing occupational health, safety and welfare advice, guidance and support services to around 3,600 Police Officers and Police Staff and around 1300 Fire Fighters and Support Staff. The provider will preferably provide offsite professionally qualified counselling services unless otherwise agreed to The Force which will: * Provide a service to an agreed standard to meet your requirements * Conform to the code of ethics and practice of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy or equivalent. Employees will be offered one to one counselling that is established on three guiding principles: 1. Professionalism 2. Independence 3. Confidentiality A full specification will be available in the ITT pack, which will be made available through the Blue Light tendering portal. Please register on the portal, and also confirm interest to adam.marshall@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyRegistration/RegisterCompany?OID =4&B=BLUELIGHT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3417b267-ad82-447b-929c-36229ff132c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1782a826-c6c6-43fa-91ae-6a098e10fe44
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Feb 2019 - 10 Feb 2021 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
POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST18 0YY
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Milwich
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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