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Online counselling and wellbeing support for young people in Harrow

NHS Shared Business Services

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29 Apr 2021 at 08:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services is conducting a procurement process for an online counselling and wellbeing support service aimed at young people in Harrow. The contract, valued at £14,250, falls within the health services category and is intended to deliver interventions for individuals aged 11 to 25 dealing with low-level mental health issues. The procurement method is a direct single tender action, and the contract period is set from 1 April 2021 to 31 May 2021. The decision to extend an existing contract for an additional two months allows for a review of future care models in line with local commissioning strategies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on providing mental health services, particularly those with experience in online counselling. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the contract seeks to ensure continuity in service provision amidst evolving healthcare demands. Engaging in this tender allows eligible organisations to strengthen their presence in the mental health sector while contributing to critical support services for young people.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online counselling and wellbeing support for young people in Harrow

Notice Description

The service delivers interventions for young people with low level mental health issues. The service is for Ages 11-25 and is 24HR web-based providing Online counselling support service and a text-based service with qualified counsellors. The aims and objectives of the service are: * To help children and young people with mental health problems improve their outcomes at the earliest opportunity before these problems escalate * To provide age appropriate information and advice/signposting * To deliver measurable improvements in the emotional and mental health of children and young people * To provide fast, easy and free access to online counselling for children and young people at time suited to children and young people * To provide direct counselling support to assist the recovery of children and young people with emotional or mental health concerns preventing where relevant referral into CAMHS * To provide support to children that are assessed by CNWL and awaiting treatment through an agreed working protocol * To support service users with more complex mental health concerns by making appropriate referrals to CAMHS when required * To demonstrate that children and young people are satisfied with the care and support they receive from the service * To demonstrate Best Value service delivery * To offer immediate support to service users from point of registration with no waiting for an intervention thus helping to prevent the escalation of concerns * To reduce the stigma associated with physically accessing a mental health service by offering support online. * To promote and improve integrated partnership and collaborative care across agencies, to reduce the demand on specialist children's services, particularly CAMHS and social care * To improve the knowledge and capacity of schools to identify and address emotional wellbeing and mental health problems through good engagement and promoting a whole-school approach Additional information: An existing contract is being modified to effect a 2 months extension to allow the future model of care to be considered by commissioners. This contract modification is assessed to be proportionate and lawful under Regulation 72(1)(b)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c178a69a-af3a-4197-9489-7c8e637019df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d13108c6-acae-4a4d-a695-9aa8727445a0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 May 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Shared Business Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 5JD
Postcode Area
North 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Kooth

Further Information

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