Planning

Talking Therapies Support RFI

DHSC

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Planning

14 Jul 2022 at 14:44

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is currently in the planning stage of the "Talking Therapies Support RFI" procurement process, aimed at providing critical mental health support services. This initiative falls under the health services industry category, with the services intended for delivery in the United Kingdom, specifically in England. DHSC is preparing to engage suppliers for an estimated budget of £3.21 million over 2.5 years, with an engagement end date set for 22 July 2022. This tender is designed to gather information regarding potential service providers’ interest and capabilities.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) that specialise in health and counselling services. Businesses that are well-suited to compete for this contract would include those offering mental health support, psychological services, and counselling solutions, particularly those equipped to cater to the needs of adult social care workers affected by increased mental health challenges post-COVID. Engaging in this procurement process could enable businesses to contribute positively to the wellbeing of healthcare staff while expanding their operational footprint within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Talking Therapies Support RFI

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care ('The Authority') is seeking information on your interest, capability and capacity to provide the services and feedback on the approach to talking therapies offer. The purpose of the talking therapy programme will be to provide one-to-one sessions with an accredited therapist/counsellor, for an estimated 4,200 adult social care (ASC) workers accessing up to 10 sessions who are experiencing heightened mental health issues, for example anxiety, depression and burnout. There is clear evidence of an increase in these issues since the start of the COVID pandemic, which will have long term impacts on individuals and services. The estimated budget for this service is PS3.21m over 2.5 years. It is intended that the service will offer critical support for psychological wellbeing and positive mental health outcomes among staff - representing a key opportunity to process experiences, especially from the pandemic, to ensure they can continue to deliver high quality care. For more information please click on the link below to register your interest https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37ef1547-c98b-4d08-a7f4-fb66ec902b69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb1bd2ba-fa54-4f1f-b8f1-d10bed47349f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jul 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DHSC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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