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Provision Victim Witness Care Unit Supervision

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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24 Oct 2024 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has successfully awarded the contract for the provision of the Victim Witness Care Unit (VWCU) Supervision to Heather Watson T/A Heather Watson Counselling. The procurement process, classified under "Counselling services" within the services category, involved a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £24,310, was signed on 16th October 2024. The counselling services, critical for the supervision of the VWCU, will be implemented across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the counselling sector. The specific need for professional supervision in a victim care context suggests a demand for highly specialised counselling services. Businesses with expertise in providing trauma-informed care, particularly those capable of delivering services on a national scale, would find this contract particularly suitable. The Ministry of Defence’s engagement in this contract indicates a continued need for quality counselling services, which could lead to future contracting opportunities within this realm.

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Notice Title

Provision Victim Witness Care Unit Supervision

Notice Description

This contract is to set out for the provision of Victim Witness Care Unit (VWCU) requirement for a Professional Supervision Contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

counselling services for victim witness care unit supervision (VWCU)

Options: 2 options years at the discretion of the Authority.

Procurement Information

Under PCR Threshold

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b0cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034422-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,310 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
amina.ayandele100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEATHER WATSON T/A HEATHER WATSON COUNSELLING

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