--- title: "WP3790 - Bereavement Support and Counselling & Talking Therapies" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-296b00d2-da46-4aab-b00d-f92c33ce502c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-296b00d2-da46-4aab-b00d-f92c33ce502c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-296b00d2-da46-4aab-b00d-f92c33ce502c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-296b00d2-da46-4aab-b00d-f92c33ce502c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING" published: "2022-05-26" --- # WP3790 - Bereavement Support and Counselling & Talking Therapies Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-296b00d2-da46-4aab-b00d-f92c33ce502c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-296b00d2-da46-4aab-b00d-f92c33ce502c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-296b00d2-da46-4aab-b00d-f92c33ce502c.json) ## Summary Walsall Council is seeking providers for "WP3790 - Bereavement Support and Counselling & Talking Therapies" within the West Midlands area, specifically designed to enhance mental health support for communities in Walsall Borough. This open tender includes two separate lots: Lot 1 focuses on Bereavement Support, while Lot 2 addresses Counselling & Talking Therapies, with a tender period ending on 21st June 2022. The contract is scheduled to commence on 8th August 2022 and will run until 31st July 2024, with an emphasis on culturally appropriate services aimed at improving mental wellbeing among disadvantaged populations. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the health and social work services industry. Businesses with expertise in mental health support, counselling, and community outreach would be particularly suited to apply, benefiting from the integration of their services with existing health improvement initiatives. Engaging in this tender could enhance their visibility and establish strong relationships within the public sector, thereby fostering business growth and community impact. ## Notice The Council wishes to procure providers to offer Bereavement Support and Counselling & Talking Therapies to a number of communities within the Walsall Borough including but not limited to: ? Providing Support ? Raising Awareness amongst communities ? Future development from feedback ? Group and Individual Support ? Help people to Improve their mental health and wellbeing It is the Council's intention to divide these requirements into two (2) Lots as follows: LOT 1 - Bereavement Support - The provision of Place Based Community Bereavement Support will support communities impacted by complex grief. LOT 2 - Counselling & Talking Therapies - The provision of Place Based Counselling and Talking Therapies will help people suffering from mild to moderate stress and anxiety to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Both Place Based Community Bereavement Support and Place Based Counselling and Talking Therapies will work in synergy to deliver across a diverse range of community settings to meet the diverse needs of Walsall residents. The provision will be culturally appropriate and will target support towards our most disadvantaged populations with a view to improving mental wellbeing inequalities. Lots 1 and 2 will operate as an integrated part of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) pathways and the No Wrong Door Network. In addition, the service will provide integrated support via the Health Improvement Service and the developing wellbeing service. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1acc1f-f350-49d9-8bf3-da1f4dae6d11 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Aug 2022 - 31 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS1 1TP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall | | Local authority | Walsall | | Electoral ward | St Matthew's | | Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 26 May 2022 at 17:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1acc1f-f350-49d9-8bf3-da1f4dae6d11 - 26 May 2022 at 17:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1acc1f-f350-49d9-8bf3-da1f4dae6d11 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1acc1f-f350-49d9-8bf3-da1f4dae6d11 26th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.walsall.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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