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title: "C003023 - OCCUPATIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLING SERVICE"
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# C003023 - OCCUPATIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLING SERVICE

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13f6ba66-4fdc-48a8-830a-2b5fd661c6e9

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## Summary

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is currently undertaking a procurement process for an "Occupational Psychological Counselling Service", part of the health and social work services sector. The procurement, classified under the Light Touch Regime, involves providing a proactive Occupational Mental Health and Wellbeing service for employees, with a contract value of £160,000. The tender period concluded on 23 March 2021, and the contract period started on 1 May 2021, extending to 30 April 2025. The service will be delivered primarily in the West Midlands region and is open to a diverse range of suppliers through an open procurement procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health services, counselling, and employee wellbeing solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary community sector organisations. Companies that can provide cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), trauma awareness training, and other mental health services will be well-positioned to compete. With the focus on continuous improvement and responsive service delivery, there is scope for innovative solutions that enhance the wellbeing of employees within the fire service, potentially leading to longer-term partnerships and contracts in related sectors.

## Notice

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority ("the Authority") is conducting this procurement using the Light Touch Regime in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for the purpose of procuring the services To provide a comprehensive proactive Occupational Mental Health and Wellbeing service for employees including, CBT and other psychological treatment services, awareness and training in mental health and trauma and to influence the strategic mental health and wellbeing direction of West Midlands Fire Service. This will be a confidential service with a primary aim of treating individuals who are experiencing mental health problems and advising Occupational Health (OH) on support strategies to aid their recovery. There will also be continuous improvement work to enhance all services as agreed with the Fire Authorities OH Manager. Details of what is required is contained within

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63d0d529-17a8-430b-8e4f-fef1e25f2f1c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2021 - 4 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORKING MINDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2021 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63d0d529-17a8-430b-8e4f-fef1e25f2f1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63d0d529-17a8-430b-8e4f-fef1e25f2f1c
  7th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36766&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34952
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wmfs.net

## Provenance

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