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05 Nov 2024 at 09:34

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15 Mar 2024 at 16:48

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) is conducting a procurement process for a contract titled "Counselling service", under the industry category of Health Services (CPV code 85100000). This tender involves the provision of mental health and learning disability services, specifically counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for the West Lancashire talking therapy pathway. The procurement method employed is a direct award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract was awarded on 4th April 2024, with the service period set from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. The total contract value is £100,800, and the geographical focus is in the region of UKD4, encompassing Preston and South Cumbria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those offering counselling and CBT. Given the direct award approach based on the existing provider's performance and suitability, it emphasises the importance of demonstrating quality and innovation, integration, collaboration, and the ability to reduce health inequalities. The contract's specifications ensure a stable and assured revenue stream for the service provider, making it particularly attractive for SMEs already established in the region. Participation in this tender can lead to business growth through the development of long-term partnerships with the NHS ICB.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Counselling service

Notice Description

Mental Health and Learning Disability Services - Counselling and CBT for West Lancashire talking therapy pathway

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mental Health and Learning Disability Services - Counselling and CBT for West Lancashire talking therapy pathway Contract Start Date: 01/04/2024 Contract End Date: 31/03/2025 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS100,800 however the final contract value is still to be finalised. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 27/03/24 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04498e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035727-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Yewdale Counselling Services

Further Information

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