Planning

DHSC: NHSPP: Thirlwall Inquiry Staff Emotional Support

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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Planning

08 Apr 2024 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is initiating the tender process for the provision of emotional support services for staff involved in the Thirlwall Inquiry at the Countess of Chester Hospital. The contract, with an estimated value of £150,000, has a 24-month initial period and may be extended for a further 6 months. The engagement end date for market feedback is set for 15th April 2024, allowing interested businesses to provide input before the formal procurement process begins.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering counselling and miscellaneous health services to engage with the DHSC. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this engagement. With the focus on emotional support services, businesses with expertise in providing such services will find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. The DHSC aims to gather market intelligence and feedback to shape the final procurement approach for this important project.

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Notice Title

DHSC: NHSPP: Thirlwall Inquiry Staff Emotional Support

Notice Description

The Thirlwall Inquiry has been set up to examine events at the Countess of Chester Hospital and their implications following the trial, and subsequent convictions, of former neonatal nurse Lucy Letby of murder and attempted murder of babies at the hospital. The initial contract period will be for 24 months with an option to extend for a further 6 months. Estimated value of PS150,000 exclusive of VAT is being sought. The DHSC is issuing this early engagement to seek information and feedback from the market to gain better understanding of the intelligence, budget cap and appetite for this project. For avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition, the purpose is to advise the market on the forthcoming DHSC procurement and seek feedback from suppliers that may inform the final specification and/or procurement approach to the services. This market engagement process do not form part of the formal procurement process. When the formal procurement process commences any supplier may join the competition and all supplier bids will be evaluated on the same basis. A Market Engagement Questionnaire and draft Specifications are attached to this notice. The completed questionnaire should be returned via email ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk quoting "Thirlwall Inquiry Staff Support" no later than 15th April 2024, 5pm.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a853ff89-d07d-439d-9566-57e9ac886c3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d5b97f-99ba-46b3-beea-045246173a03
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Apr 2024Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
Jay Bains
Contact Email
ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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