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13 Jul 2026 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust involved the award of a contract to TLC: Talk, Listen, Change., for the provision of 150 PST counselling sessions. The contract, falling under the services category and specifically dealing with counselling services, covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement followed a direct method classified as 'below threshold - without competition', indicating a streamlined approach without competitive bidding. The contract was signed on 8th June 2026, began on 1st July 2026, and is set to conclude on 30th June 2027. The total gross value of the contract is £14,400, with a net value of £12,000, all in GBP. This procurement stage was completed and marked as active as of 13th July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and mental health services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive service solutions across multiple UK regions. Companies like TLC, which meet criteria such as being a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) or a voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE), stand to benefit from such contracts. By directly engaging with government health services, businesses can enhance their portfolio and strengthen their position in the social care sector. Additionally, collaborations with public authorities can lead to further opportunities within the central government’s public authority framework.

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Notice Title

150 PST COUNSELLING SESSIONS

Notice Description

PROVISION OF A FULLY COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE FOR PST COUNSELLING SESSIONS CONTRACT BETWEEN DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS FOUNDATION TRUST AND TALK, LISTEN, CHANGE TRUST WIDE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c9cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065747-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHGATE
Postcode
S42 7JE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North East Derbyshire
Electoral Ward
Brampton & Walton
Westminster Constituency
North East Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TLC: TALK, LISTEN, CHANGE.

Further Information

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