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Provision of Confidential Counselling Services

NHS LANARKSHIRE

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Award

29 Mar 2022 at 14:59

TenderUpdate

29 Dec 2021 at 09:04

Tender

29 Dec 2021 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lanarkshire is currently concluding a procurement process titled "Provision of Confidential Counselling Services," which focuses on delivering counselling services to its staff. This tender falls under the services procurement category and is located in the UKM8 region. The tender has progressed through the stages and has reached its award phase, with a contract value of £332,500, signed on 25th March 2022. Previously, the tender had a deadline for submissions set for 12th January 2022, following an extension due to public holidays, with the procurement following an open procedure as its method.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on mental health and counselling services, particularly those with accreditation from professional bodies such as BACP or COSCA. Companies that specialise in providing confidential counselling services and have a solid background in occupational health would be especially well-suited to compete for the position of a sole supplier to NHS Lanarkshire. Given the active engagement of suppliers and the contract's potential for extension, this is a strategic opportunity for those looking to expand their footprint within the health sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Confidential Counselling Services

Notice Description

Part of NHS Lanarkshire Health Board ("the Board"), Salus Occupational Health, Safety & Return to Work Services provides a range of Occupational Health Services to all NHS Lanarkshire Staff. Confidential counselling services are currently provided to the staff of NHS Lanarkshire through this contract with a sole supplier which is now approaching the end of its final extension term. Salus are therefore looking to appoint a sole supplier to this contract that will provide a continued, equal level of service to NHS Lanarkshire staff. ("the Service"). This counselling provision will be specifically for the employees of NHS Lanarkshire (10,300 WTE).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Part of NHS Lanarkshire Health Board ("the Board"), Salus Occupational Health, Safety & Return to Work Services provides a range of Occupational Health Services to all NHS Lanarkshire Staff. Confidential counselling services are currently provided to the staff of NHS Lanarkshire through this contract with a sole supplier which is now approaching the end of its final extension term. Salus are therefore looking to appoint a sole supplier to this contract that will provide a continued, equal level of service to NHS Lanarkshire staff. ("the Service"). This counselling provision will be specifically for the employees of NHS Lanarkshire (10,300 WTE).

Renewal: 1.4 The duration of the contract will be for a period of three (3) years, with an opportunity to review and extend the contract for a further one (1) year with an optional one (1) year thereafter.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fcd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008449-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£156,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£156,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£332,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
At the end of the contract term and prior to or after extension options the Board may wish to retender for this Contract depending on the requirements at that time.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LANARKSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7976930578

Buyer Location

Locality
BOTHWELL
Postcode
G71 8BB
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM8 West Central Scotland

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Bothwell and Uddingston
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE TALKING ROOMS

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