Award

Psychological Services

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Apr 2025 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has announced its intention to award a contract for psychological services, specifically trauma therapy, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. This notice marks the start of a standstill period, during which representations can be made by Midnight on 24th February 2025. The procurement process, classified under the limited method without prior publication, is aimed at awarding the contract to the existing provider that has been assessed to meet the required standards. The contract will cover services within the UKJ3 region, starting from 1st May 2025 for a period of three years, with an optional extension of 24 months beginning on 1st May 2028. The procurement is in the “Award” stage and involves a contract value of GBP 50,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in psychological and mental health services, particularly those capable of providing trauma therapy. Organisations with a proven track record in delivering high-quality psychiatric or psychological services, like small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this field, would find this contract particularly well-suited to their expertise. The opportunity to secure a long-term contract with a potential total duration of up to five years presents a stable and potentially lucrative business growth opportunity. The stringent quality and cost criteria outlined ensure that only providers who meet high standards will be considered, making this an attractive tender for businesses committed to excellence in mental health services.

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Notice Title

Psychological Services

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of Psychological Services, including Trauma Therapy to Hampshire County Council. The contract will be for a period of 3 years starting from 1st May 2025, with an optional extension of 24 months beginning on 1st May 2028.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Psychological services will be provided. HCC is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime. The contract will be for an initial term of 3 years, followed by an optional 24-month extension. Additional information: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.

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 Midnight on the 24th February 2025. 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-05015a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014568-2025
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

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.support@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8ZB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NTA PSYCHOLOGICAL SCREENING

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