Award

Provision of Confidential Counselling Services

NHS LANARKSHIRE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Mar 2022 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

29 Dec 2021 at 00:00

Tender

03 Dec 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by NHS Lanarkshire involves an open tender for the "Provision of Confidential Counselling Services." Located at Kirklands, Fallside Road, Bothwell, NHS Lanarkshire is seeking to appoint a sole supplier who can deliver consistent counselling services to its staff of over 10,300 employees. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract having been signed on 25 March 2022. The total contract value is £332,500, and it is classified under the health services category (CPV code 85312320).

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly those specialising in occupational health and counselling services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing mental health support to large organisations may find themselves well-positioned to compete. Given the nature of the services required, providers with a solid track record of delivering quality, confidentiality, and responsiveness to employee needs would be ideal candidates for this tender.

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Notice Title

Provision of Confidential Counselling Services

Notice Description

Part of NHS Lanarkshire Health Board ("the Board"), Salus Occupational Health, Safety & Return to Work Services provides a range of Occupational Health Services to all NHS Lanarkshire Staff. Confidential counselling services are currently provided to the staff of NHS Lanarkshire through this contract with a sole supplier which is now approaching the end of its final extension term. Salus are therefore looking to appoint a sole supplier to this contract that will provide a continued, equal level of service to NHS Lanarkshire staff. ("the Service"). This counselling provision will be specifically for the employees of NHS Lanarkshire (10,300 WTE).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Part of NHS Lanarkshire Health Board ("the Board"), Salus Occupational Health, Safety & Return to Work Services provides a range of Occupational Health Services to all NHS Lanarkshire Staff. Confidential counselling services are currently provided to the staff of NHS Lanarkshire through this contract with a sole supplier which is now approaching the end of its final extension term. Salus are therefore looking to appoint a sole supplier to this contract that will provide a continued, equal level of service to NHS Lanarkshire staff. ("the Service"). This counselling provision will be specifically for the employees of NHS Lanarkshire (10,300 WTE).

Renewal: 1.4 The duration of the contract will be for a period of three (3) years, with an opportunity to review and extend the contract for a further one (1) year with an optional one (1) year thereafter.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000675816
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444714
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£156,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£156,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£332,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
At the end of the contract term and prior to or after extension options the Board may wish to retender for this Contract depending on the requirements at that time.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LANARKSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698402655, +44 7976930578

Buyer Location

Locality
BOTHWELL
Postcode
G71 8BB
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM8 West Central Scotland

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Bothwell and Uddingston
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE TALKING ROOMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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