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Award

21 Dec 2020 at 09:59

Award

17 Jan 2020 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service seeking the provision of confidential psychological support for the Infected Blood Inquiry, following an extension to an existing contract valued at £145,860. This contract falls within the counselling services industry and is primarily based in London, United Kingdom. The contract period is set to run from November 2, 2020, to March 2, 2021, with the procurement method classified as a contract extension, having been actively awarded on October 21, 2020.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the counselling services sector to engage in public procurement. Businesses that specialise in psychological support services or related therapeutic fields would find this contract particularly relevant. With a focus on community-oriented services, such entities can leverage this opportunity to expand their client base and enhance service delivery through collaboration with a significant contracting authority like the Crown Commercial Service.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Provision of Confidential Psychological Support for the Infected Blood Inquiry

Notice Description

This is a Contract extension with an uplift in Contract value for the Infected Blood Inquiry. The Contracting Authority wishes to activate the option to extend the Contract which is permitted in section 4.2 of the Contract Terms. There are no amendments to the deliverables of this Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fe74e8b-d251-417f-aa39-0e4b1d7d074d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96ae625b-4f44-4d19-940e-9af9c0c07ee8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other - Contract Extension
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,860 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,860 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2020 - 2 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Crown Commercial Service
Additional Buyers

Cabinet Office : Cabinet Office

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH RED CROSS COMMUNITY SERVICES LTD

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