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PSR- (MSP) - Psychological Support to VCS Organisations

LEICESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust focuses on delivering psychological support services to Voluntary Care Sector (VCS) organisations across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. The initiative, titled "PSR - (MSP) - Psychological Support to VCS Organisations," falls under the community health services category. The procurement was completed through a direct, below-threshold process without competition, aiming to provide high-quality, effective care through counselling services. The contract period extends from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027, with a key deadline for expression of interest by 27th February 2026. The procurement was administered from the Leics NHS office in Glenfield, Leicester.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in psychological counselling. As the services must be evidence-based and delivered by qualified practitioners, organisations with a proven track record in mental health support would be well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in delivering integrated and sustainable healthcare solutions can benefit from addressing the PSR key criteria such as social value and innovation. Large-scale entities like AMICA Staff Counselling & Psychological Support Services, which won the award, demonstrate the demand for comprehensive services tailored to community health needs. This procurement process underscores the importance of collaboration and service integration within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

PSR- (MSP) - Psychological Support to VCS Organisations

Notice Description

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. 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 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018612-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PEN 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
2
Supplier Names

AMICA STAFF COUNSELLING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT SERVICES

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS LEICESTER NHS TRUST (AMICA

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