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Counselling services in Hillingdon

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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21 May 2021 at 13:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services is procuring counselling services in Hillingdon, aimed at supporting unemployed or low-waged residents in the region. This is part of the health services industry category and is currently at the award stage. The contract was modified to continue the existing services for an additional six months, with a new end date set for 30th September 2021. The anticipated contract value during this period is £4,164.50, with the original contract being active since April 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health and counselling services, particularly those able to engage with vulnerable communities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) could find this contract appealing, as the services cater specifically to individuals requiring structured counselling interventions. The need for continuity during the ongoing review by the newly formed North West London Clinical Commissioning Group further underscores the potential for firms to establish or expand their services in this critical area of mental health support.

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Notice Title

Counselling services in Hillingdon

Notice Description

Counselling service to unemployed or low waged Hillingdon residents Hillingdon Mind will accept referrals from across the health and social care services. This includes but is not limited to primary care, social workers, probation service, health visitors and Central and North West London NHS Foundation trust. Hillingdon Mind Counselling Service will also accept self-referrals. Access to Hillingdon Mind Counselling Service are based on the following criteria: * Aged 18 years or over; * Resident and / or registered with a GP in the London Borough of Hillingdon; * Unemployed or, if in paid employment, earning less than PS16,000 per annum; * Assessed as having a mental health problem and considered to benefit from structured counselling interventions. Exclusion and contradiction The following groups are not eligible for the Hillingdon Mind Counselling Service and will be referred on: * A person aged 17 years or under who requires support will be referred to a young person's service talking therapy service. * People using illicit drugs and/or alcohol which is considered to be the primary factor and their mental health problem as secondary (e.g. as a result of their alcohol misuse). A referral to local drug and alcohol services will be made with the patient consent. Additional information: Along with 7 other CCGs in the area, NHS Hillingdon Clinical Commissioning Group is to be incorporated into a new CCG from 1st April 2021 - North West London Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). A period of review is required from April 2021 to agree the future model of care and to identify the commissioning strategies for services across NW London for the coming year and beyond. The existing contract is therefore being modified to extend its duration for an interim period of 6 months in order to enable this review to take place The CCG has assessed that the service needs to continue whilst a review is completed, and new commissioning plans are developed by the newly formed North West London CCG from April 2021. This is an existing service that has been in place since April 2020. The CCG has assessed that the service needs to continue whilst a review is completed and new commissioning plans are developed by the newly formed North West London CCG from April 2021. The existing contract is being modified through contract variation to extend its term by 6 months. The existing value of the contract of PS59,000 will increase by PS4,164.50 during this additional term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c57cecee-9910-42d0-82c0-1e7fde8bce06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c362dd20-10aa-4b5c-965f-0c0378a728e8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Modification of existing contract to extend duration by 6 months
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,164 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,164 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 6-12 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
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 1QG
Post Town
Southall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EACH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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