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Counselling & Interactive Webinar Support for Children & Young People (9-25), Parent Carer Support and Advice Line & Parent Carer Groups in Gloucestershire

NHS GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

16 Apr 2025 at 10:39

TenderUpdate

16 Apr 2025 at 09:03

AwardUpdate

22 Aug 2024 at 16:08

Award

21 Aug 2024 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for counselling and interactive webinar support for children and young people aged 9-25, as well as a parent carer support and advice line, and parent carer groups in Gloucestershire. The contract, with a value of approximately £10,479,900 over a five-year period, was formally awarded on 9 April 2025, with the contract commencing on 1 September 2024 for an initial three years with the option to extend for an additional two years. This procurement falls under health services and was conducted as a direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialize in delivering high-quality health services, particularly those experienced in mental health support for young people and parents. Organisations capable of providing both face-to-face and online counselling, as well as interactive webinars, would be well-suited to compete. The emphasis on reducing health inequalities in Gloucestershire aligns with wider NHS objectives, offering businesses the chance to contribute to meaningful community health improvements while potentially expanding their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Counselling & Interactive Webinar Support for Children & Young People (9-25), Parent Carer Support and Advice Line & Parent Carer Groups in Gloucestershire

Notice Description

Counselling & Interactive Webinar Support for Children & Young People (9-25), Parent Carer Support and Advice Line & Parent Carer Groups in Gloucestershire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract is being awarded under 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 decision makers by Wednesday 4 September 2024 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice)]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Gloucestershire ICB award decision makers: Gloucestershire ICB Board Gloucestershire ICB Operational Executive Gloucestershire ICB Strategic Executive NHS Provider Selection Regime Direct Award C. The current incumbent, TIC+, was considered against the 5 key criteria. These criteria are not weighted differently as they are equally important for this service. They are currently meeting all contractual and legislative requirements and have been delivering high quality, safe and effective face to face counselling services on behalf of NHS Gloucestershire ICB and previously the CCG since 2015. TIC+ consistently fundraises significant amounts of income annually to support the delivery of their services which bring benefits to the children and young people of Gloucestershire, specifically in reducing health inequalities which is one clear aim of the ICB. No conflicts of interest registered. COI is managed using the ICB COI process along with NHSE COI guidance and the PSR reg 21 and guidance. Approximate contract value: PS10,479,900 (5-year contract period). Proposed contract length 3-years (with option to extend for a further 2-year period) from 1 September 2024.

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 Tuesday 3 September 2024 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice)]. 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-0492a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015488-2025
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
£16,767,840 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20241 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 GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Paul Wilkinson
Contact Email
paul.wilkinson2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIC+ (TEENS IN CRISIS

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