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Provision of Counselling and Psychotherapy Services

GOVIA THAMESLINK RAIL (GTR)

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Award

01 Apr 2025 at 11:05

Tender

15 Nov 2024 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

Govia Thameslink Rail (GTR) is seeking suppliers for the provision of counselling and psychotherapy services, with an industry classification under CPV code 85312320. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and is set to conclude on 16th December 2024. Services will be delivered in London and South East England for a duration of three years, potentially extendable by another 12 months. The procurement method being used is a restricted procedure, and the total contract value is approximately GBP 453,000. Businesses interested in competing must submit their proposals electronically or in written form, adhering to specific selection criteria and submission guidelines provided by GTR.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health assessment, telephone counselling, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and other therapeutic services. The growing need for accessible mental health support aligns with the services sought by GTR, making it a valuable contract for providers focused on expanding their reach in the railway services sector. Large-scale counselling firms with registrations with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) are particularly well-suited to meet the stringent requirements set forth by GTR and could leverage this contract to enhance their service offerings and market presence.

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Notice Title

Provision of Counselling and Psychotherapy Services

Notice Description

GTR seeks the Supplier to provide services including (but not limited to): (a) Assessment and specialist opinions on mental health issues, (b) 24/7 access to free confidential telephone counselling, advice and information including critical/traumatic incident support line, (c) EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), counselling (including trauma, bereavement and addiction) and meditation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

GTR seeks the Supplier to provide services including (but not limited to): (a) Assessment and specialist opinions on mental health issues, (b) 24/7 access to free confidential telephone counselling, advice and information including critical/traumatic incident support line, (c) EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), counselling (including trauma, bereavement and addiction) and meditation.

Renewal: Contract may be a subject to a further 12 months extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b724
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012212-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£453,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£453,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVIA THAMESLINK RAIL (GTR)
Contact Name
Iwona Stachon
Contact Email
iwona.stachon@gtrailway.com
Contact Phone
+44 7815016809

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 6EE
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH ASSURED

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