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R/WP - 25/26 - DHSC: NHSPP: Lampard Inquiry - Emotional Support FY25/26

DHSC, LONDON

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23 Jul 2025 at 08:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), based in London, conducted a procurement process titled "R/WP – 25/26 – DHSC: NHSPP: Lampard Inquiry – Emotional Support FY25/26". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on counselling services. The procurement, which was part of the "light touch" regime, followed a limited competition method as it was below the threshold. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 11th July 2025 and concluding on 30th June 2026. The supplier, SaS Consultancy Group, headquartered in London, has been chosen to provide the necessary emotional support services associated with the Lampard Inquiry.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating within the counselling and mental health support services sector. It is ideal for companies with the capability to provide specialised support in sensitive and potentially high-stress environments. The contract awarded indicates the value in establishing government relationships and gaining expertise handling public authority projects. Although this contract has been awarded to SaS Consultancy Group, businesses of similar scale and service offerings could benefit from understanding the government’s procurement approach, potentially positioning themselves for future tenders of a similar nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

R/WP - 25/26 - DHSC: NHSPP: Lampard Inquiry - Emotional Support FY25/26

Notice Description

R/WP - 25/26 -Counselling services for staff supporting Lampard Inquiry

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056459
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042243-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,980 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DHSC, LONDON
Contact Name
DHSC, London
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

SAS CONSULTANCY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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