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Provision of counselling support to Children We Look After (CWLA Titanium) and children who are bereaved or struggling with loss (Butterflies) in St Helens

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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20 May 2025 at 15:35

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20 May 2025 at 15:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) is in the final stages of awarding a contract for the provision of counselling support services. This procurement process, titled "Provision of counselling support to Children We Look After (CWLA Titanium) and children who are bereaved or struggling with loss (Butterflies) in St Helens", falls under the health services category. This process involves a direct award, with the intended contract set to commence on 1st August 2025 and running until 31st July 2027, with a further option to extend for an additional year. Located in the St Helens area, this initiative aims to address the health support needs of vulnerable children, particularly those in care or experiencing bereavement. As of 20th May 2025, the procurement is at the award stage, following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations, with a standstill period currently in effect allowing representations to be made by providers within eight working days. The contract value is noted as £150,000.

This tender offers compelling opportunities for businesses specialising in health service provision, particularly those focusing on children's mental health and counselling services. The project seeks to integrate and innovate within service delivery, making it ideal for providers with a robust framework for delivering quality and value. Businesses adept at improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice are particularly well-suited to benefit from engaging with this procurement. The established groundwork for collaboration through this contract presents an excellent prospect for growth, leveraging participation in a significant community health initiative within the St Helens region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of counselling support to Children We Look After (CWLA Titanium) and children who are bereaved or struggling with loss (Butterflies) in St Helens

Notice Description

Provision of counselling support to Children We Look After (CWLA Titanium) and children who are bereaved or struggling with loss (Butterflies) in St Helens.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - St Helens Place intends to award a 2 year contract with an option to extend for 1 year via Direct Award C to the incumbent provider to deliver counselling support to Children We Look After (CWLA Titanium) and children who are bereaved or struggling with loss (Butterflies) in St Helens. The contract will start on 1st September 2025, expires on 31st August 2027 and has an option to extend for 1 year.

Options: The intended contract award includes an option for a 1 year extension, making the expiry date 31st August 2028.

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 within 8 working days. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051917
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023373-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD71 East Merseyside
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Listening Ear

Further Information

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