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PSR - (MSP) - Psychological Support to VCS Organisations

LEICESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST

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17 Feb 2026 at 12:27

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust focuses on providing psychological support services to voluntary care sector organisations within Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. This process falls under the industry category of community health services (CPV Code: 85323000) and is described as a direct procurement method, specifically "Below threshold - without competition." The tender titled "PSR - (MSP) - Psychological Support to VCS Organisations" has reached the award stage, as indicated by the completed tag. Key date milestones include the contract period starting on 27th February 2026 and ending on 26th February 2027, while the most recent update on the procurement status was on 17th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on health and counselling services, especially those capable of delivering high-quality psychological support. Companies such as large-scale counselling service providers can benefit from engaging due to the scale of operations and need for evidence-based interventions within the community. The contract allows businesses to expand their client base in the UKF21 region and partner with a public authority to deliver essential health care services. The awarded supplier, AMICA Staff Counselling & Psychological Support Services, is an ideal candidate due to its established operations within Leicester, highlighting how existing businesses in the area could leverage such opportunities for growth and collaboration within the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PSR - (MSP) - Psychological Support to VCS Organisations

Notice Description

This notice is published in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Contracting Authority hereby gives notice of its intention to use the Most Suitable Provider Process to arrange the provision of the relevant health care services. The Contracting Authority intends to identify the most suitable provider by assessing potential providers against the PSR key criteria, including: * Quality and innovation, * Value, * Integration, collaboration and service sustainability, * Access, reducing inequalities and patient choice, * Social value. CPV Code: 85323000 Community Health Services Contract title: Psychological Support to VCS Organisations LPT were looking for a provider to supply counselling Services in relation to staff working within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland VCS organisations. To provide the following requirements: * 1:1 Counselling, up to 4 sessions per client * Workforce Support Group: Approx 2 hour Support Group or Drop-in session * Manager Support Group: Approx 2 hour Support Group or Drop-in session LPT has considered the requirement to ensure that commissioned counselling services are capable of delivering high quality, safe and effective care. The proposed counselling service model provides evidence based interventions delivered by qualified practitioners, with routine outcome monitoring and feedback mechanisms to maintain high service standards. Award decision-makers: Louise O'Reilly and Rob Melling . Plus Representatives from the Better Mental Health for All Steering group - which is made up of leads from various VCS organisations across LLR. Representations: In line with the PSR requirements, providers or stakeholders may make representations regarding this intended approach. Representations must be submitted to the Contracting Authority within the published representation period. At the end of the representation period, the Contracting Authority will confirm whether it intends to proceed with the Most Suitable Provider Process and subsequently publish an Award Notice in accordance with the PSR. .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014269-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Tracy Bryan
Contact Email
tracy.bryan3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+447825923660

Buyer Location

Locality
PENN LLOYD BUILDING, COUNTY HALL GLENFIELD, LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMICA STAFF COUNSELLING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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