Tender

THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS AND TRAINING PROVISION FOR WMFRA

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Tender

15 Jun 2021 at 08:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is currently seeking tenders for the provision of therapeutic interventions and training concerning addiction services, with the title "THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS AND TRAINING PROVISION FOR WMFRA". This procurement falls under the health services industry category and will take place in Birmingham, UK. The tender process is ongoing, and submissions must be received by 6th July 2021, following an open procurement method. The resulting contract is set to commence on 7th July 2021 and will last until 8th July 2023, with a minimum contract value of £26,000 and a maximum of £39,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises by providing specialised addiction therapeutic services to the employees of the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority. Businesses with expertise in addiction treatment, counselling services, and corporate health services that can deliver both in-person and virtual sessions would be particularly well-suited to apply. Additionally, there is a focus on training key staff in addiction awareness, creating further avenues for training service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS AND TRAINING PROVISION FOR WMFRA

Notice Description

WMFS currently contract in specialist addiction therapeutic interventions and alcohol and drug awareness training, as well as policy support where required. This contract is currently up for renewal, details below. We require an addiction service (therapeutic and training) for our employees. This should include: but is not limited to : a) A Pay-As-You-Go therapeutic service for staff with addictions. Our numbers of people requiring this service is extremely small. The therapist must specialise in counselling addiction and new habit forming and be appropriately qualified to treat and registered with a relevant professional body. It is important this person builds a relationship with the internal Occupational Health. b) Face to face sessions are preferred once COVID Lockdown allows, however during COVID lockdowns the service will be virtual. Where possible this service could expand to the family. Face to Face sessions will be held at the Occupational Health Unit located at: Safeside, FSHQ, 101 Vauxhall Road, Nechells, Birmingham B7 4HW. c) This service will be accessed by clients by referral routes Occupational Health, Management or Self referred, with an agreed route between both parties. Initial contact to the client would ideally be no longer than 48hours to arrange an appointment to be seen. In all cases WMFS Occupational Health remain the case manager. d) Timely update reports (max 5 days after the session) are required to either Occupational Health or where referred by management to them. Reports should be received ideally the same week as the client is seen. e) To abide by confidentiality and all GDPR requirements including consent, patient confidentiality and observing Safeguarding where necessary. f) To trial group addiction sessions via webinar or face to face when its allowed. g) Awareness training on addictions for all key staff (management, human resources, occupational health, trade unions) including how to have the conversation with employe

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7155440f-df0c-4bc4-a56e-3ef483810928
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbddaf1f-caee-4a60-b8a2-7be31490e3e7
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33693300 - Addiction treatment

85147000 - Company health services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jul 2021 - 8 Jul 2023 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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice URLs

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