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DHSC: NHSPP: Lampard Inquiry - Emotional Support

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 May 2025 at 10:48

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care recently completed a tender for emotional and counselling support services related to the Lampard Inquiry, targeting participants' well-being. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically counselling services, with the main delivery location in the United Kingdom. Initiated as an open tender, the process commenced with an award stage following the earlier tender stage that ended on 31 March 2025. The contract, awarded to Hestia Housing and Support, was signed on 23 May 2025, following an assessment period that considered both social value and price as key criteria.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and emotional support services to engage with government initiatives and expand their footprint in public sector work. Companies with robust experience in social services and those capable of delivering high-quality counselling solutions are well-positioned to benefit from such tenders. By successfully servicing contracts of this nature, businesses can foster sustainable growth through partnerships with national bodies, such as the Department of Health and Social Care, enhancing their portfolio and solidifying their presence in essential service provision within the UK.

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Notice Title

DHSC: NHSPP: Lampard Inquiry - Emotional Support

Notice Description

Counselling and emotional support services for the participants of the Lampard Inquiry.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Emotional and counselling support to participants in the Lampard Inquiry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e496
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028414-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£311,240 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£311,240 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HESTIA HOUSING AND SUPPORT

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