Planning

Counselling Services - SLaM

SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

19 Feb 2025 at 08:59

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 Feb 2025 at 08:58

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of procuring counselling services, with the contract titled "Counselling Services - SLaM." The project focuses on providing one-to-one counselling for individuals aged 17 and above experiencing common mental health difficulties, such as depression, bereavement, relationship issues, self-esteem, and identity problems. These services will be based on Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) or a solution-focused, person-centred approach. The procurement process is classified under CPV "85312320 - Counselling services." The engagement end date is set for 28th February 2025, with services to be delivered across various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The total estimated value of the contract is £540,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as they are encouraged to participate in the procurement process. Businesses specialising in mental health counselling and therapeutic services that can deliver evidence-based interventions such as EFT or person-centred approaches will find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in this procurement process allows companies not only to expand their service offerings but also to play a vital role in addressing mental health challenges within the communities served by the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Counselling Services - SLaM

Notice Description

The Counselling Service will provide one to one counselling for people, aged 17 (16 Southwark) and upwards, who are experiencing common mental health difficulties. The service will focus on issues amenable to counselling interventions (depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties, issues with self-esteem or identity). The service provides one to one time limited counselling sessions based on Emotion Focussed Therapy (EFT), or alternatively a solution focused and person centred approach. An integrated approach is also acceptable.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5681477f-27a5-437a-a4bf-59d4794b0cb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2227363-7534-4e5c-b3f9-e7d02cf3a9bb
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

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2025Expired
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
SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 4YB
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)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Chaucer
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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