Tender

General Counselling

SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

22 May 2025 at 12:20

Planning

19 Feb 2025 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, located in Beckenham, is inviting tenders for the provision of “General Counselling” services. This procurement opportunity is classified under the services category, specifically targeting counselling and guidance services (CPV: 85312320), with a focus on providing one-to-one counselling for individuals aged 17 and above experiencing common mental health issues. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure method, accepting electronic and written submissions. The submission deadline is set for 20th June 2025, by 12:00 PM BST. The service is to be delivered within the UKI region, over a contract period of 1080 days. The total budget allocated for this contract is £600,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for counselling service providers with expertise in mental health support and counselling interventions such as Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). Companies with the capability to deliver adaptable and personalised counselling services could benefit from this procurement, particularly if they have experience in providing tailored mental health support. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in health and social work services, especially those familiar with working within NHS guidelines and with an infrastructure for electronic ordering and invoicing, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The pre-award period starts on the same day as the submission deadline, 20th June 2025, offering a streamlined process for successful participants.

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Notice Title

General Counselling

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement for a partnership with a supplier, to provide one to one <br/>counselling, for people aged 17 and upwards, who are experiencing common mental health <br/>difficulties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e3a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024797-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Charlotte Facer
Contact Email
charlotte.facer3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7725483774

Buyer Location

Locality
BECKENHAM
Postcode
BR3 3BX
Post Town
Bromley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Kelsey & Eden Park
Westminster Constituency
Beckenham and Penge

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