Tender

General Counselling Services - ST24 - P640

SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

22 May 2025 at 12:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking submissions for the procurement of General Counselling Services, as part of their initiative entitled "General Counselling Services - ST24 - P640." The services in question are intended for individuals aged 17 and above experiencing mental health difficulties such as depression, bereavement, and relationship issues. The procurement falls under the industry category of counselling services with additional classification in guidance and counselling services. This tender process, classified as active, is in the Tender stage and is open for submissions until 20th June 2025. The contract is divided into two lots, Croydon and Southwark, with the contract period commencing on 1st January 2026 and concluding at the end of 2028. The total estimated procurement value is £600,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, given the suitability criteria that encourage participation from small to medium enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. Organisations involved in the healthcare sector, specifically those providing counselling services or mental health support, are ideally positioned to compete for this contract. This opportunity not only provides a platform for financial growth but also allows businesses to develop partnerships with a leading NHS foundation, thereby enhancing their credibility and market reach in the public health sector. Engaging with this procurement can bolster the successful bidder's portfolio, resulting in long-term advantages and potential further collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

General Counselling Services - ST24 - P640

Notice Description

You are invited to submit a tender for the Authority's requirement for General Counselling Services. The Authority has a requirement for a partnership with a supplier, to provide one to one counselling, for people aged 17 and upwards, who are experiencing common mental health difficulties. The service will focus on issues amenable to counselling interventions, such as depression, bereavement and relationship difficulties. This procurement will be lotted as follows: Lot 1 - Croydon Lot 2 - Southwark Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2617a31-8fd5-46be-9b35-fe2139545058
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91578c3d-483d-496f-9c8f-a4b8245bf6f5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 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
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Chaucer
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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