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West Midlands Fire Service Occupational Health (OH) Psychological & Counselling Service

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE

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28 Oct 2024 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority has initiated a public procurement process to secure a comprehensive occupational mental health service for its employees. This tender, titled "West Midlands Fire Service Occupational Health (OH) Psychological & Counselling Service," falls under the health services industry category and is designated as an open procedure below the threshold. The procurement process began with the publication of the tender notice on 28th October 2024, with an end date for the tender period set on 27th November 2024. The contract, valued at £356,000, will commence on 16th January 2025 and conclude on 15th January 2027. The project will be based in the West Midlands region, serving approximately 1,900 employees with a focus on reducing sickness absence and promoting overall wellbeing.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in psychological treatment, counselling, and occupational health. It is well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing dedicated face-to-face and rapid telephone referral services. The winner of this contract will have the opportunity to closely collaborate with the West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority, contributing to the health and productivity of its workforce, and thereby gaining valuable experience and potential for future public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

West Midlands Fire Service Occupational Health (OH) Psychological & Counselling Service

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement to provide a comprehensive occupational mental health service for employees to help reduce sickness absence and promote wellbeing. This will include psychological treatment services for common mental health problems, PTSD etc., awareness and training in mental health and trauma and relevant supervision of mental health volunteers. Primarily this will be a confidential service with the aim of treating individuals who are experiencing mental health problems and advising Occupational Health (OH) on support strategies to aid their recovery. Requirement to include the provision of Face-to-face clinics and a Rapid Telephone referral service. This contract applies to all 1,900 employees of West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority. It is necessary for the Supplier to be supportive of the organisation's aim to 'reduce sickness absence' and to demonstrate both improving and maintaining reduced levels of absence. Additional information: A new project has been publised to the website. Project: West Midlands Fire Service Occupational Health (OH) Psychological & Counselling Service , Project Reference: C5703. Click this link to go to the web site To connect with our national Bluelight portal we recommend you login or register at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home and then connect to from the list of portals. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d82e59b-1486-4505-ae07-65b183164427
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e4672fd-ac40-4a94-8687-3c298289fcf3
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85147000 - Company health services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£356,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jan 2025 - 15 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE
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 Documents

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