--- title: "Supply of Psychology Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3417b267-ad82-447b-929c-36229ff132c0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3417b267-ad82-447b-929c-36229ff132c0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3417b267-ad82-447b-929c-36229ff132c0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3417b267-ad82-447b-929c-36229ff132c0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE" published: "2018-11-30" --- # Supply of Psychology Services Buyer: POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3417b267-ad82-447b-929c-36229ff132c0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3417b267-ad82-447b-929c-36229ff132c0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3417b267-ad82-447b-929c-36229ff132c0.json) ## Summary The Police & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire is inviting tenders for the provision of Psychology Services under a limited procurement method with competitive quotations. The tender, titled "Supply of Psychology Services", is aimed at providing qualified psychological support to officers and staff of Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date set for 11 January 2019. The contract will commence on 11 February 2019 and is expected to last until 10 February 2021. Proposals must comply with a range of ethical and professional standards as outlined in the tender documentation, which can be accessed through the Blue Light tendering portal. The location for the service is predominantly within Stafford, postcode ST18 0YY, and the total contract value is £10,000 GBP. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in psychological services, particularly those offering offsite counselling and support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they align well with the contract's suitability requirements. Organisations capable of providing one-on-one counselling based on professionalism, independence, and confidentiality will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this contract could enhance service offerings and contribute to business growth within the public sector, essentially supporting the mental health needs of emergency service personnel. ## Notice The Force requires the services of a qualified Psychological Services Provider who is capable of providing a demand driven Psychological service provision in support of the in-house Occupational Health Counselling and Welfare team. The services will be provided to officers and staff employed by Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue. All referrals to the Psychological Service provider will be directly from the Occupational Health Unit. The Force will refer those employees requiring treatment which cannot be fulfilled in-house either through, but not limited to, the complexity of the case or capacity. The method of referral will be defined by the Occupational Health Unit. The Occupational Health Unit is a multi-discipline team dealing with all issues relating to Occupational Health with additional support from external contractors. The department is managed by an Occupational Health Manager. The Occupational Health, Safety & Welfare Department has 22 members of staff providing occupational health, safety and welfare advice, guidance and support services to around 3,600 Police Officers and Police Staff and around 1300 Fire Fighters and Support Staff. The provider will preferably provide offsite professionally qualified counselling services unless otherwise agreed to The Force which will: * Provide a service to an agreed standard to meet your requirements * Conform to the code of ethics and practice of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy or equivalent. Employees will be offered one to one counselling that is established on three guiding principles: 1. Professionalism 2. Independence 3. Confidentiality A full specification will be available in the ITT pack, which will be made available through the Blue Light tendering portal. Please register on the portal, and also confirm interest to adam.marshall@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyRegistration/RegisterCompany?OID =4&B=BLUELIGHT ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1782a826-c6c6-43fa-91ae-6a098e10fe44 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Feb 2019 - 10 Feb 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | 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 | POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE | | Locality | STAFFORD | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST18 0YY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Stafford | | Electoral ward | Milwich | | Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 30 Nov 2018 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1782a826-c6c6-43fa-91ae-6a098e10fe44 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1782a826-c6c6-43fa-91ae-6a098e10fe44 30th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyRegistration/RegisterCompany?OID ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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