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title: "Provision of Confidential Psychological Support for the Infected Blood Inquiry"
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# Provision of Confidential Psychological Support for the Infected Blood Inquiry

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3560a30a-adbd-4282-a1f8-7ea2c2052565

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has awarded a contract for the provision of confidential psychological support for the Infected Blood Inquiry. The contract falls under the Light Touch Regime 2015. The contract value is £246,916 in GBP. The contract period started on 3rd March 2021 and ends on 2nd March 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 4th February 2021. The services are classified under counselling services and the delivery region is London, United Kingdom.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses, especially those providing counselling services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the suitability criteria. The award has been given to British Red Cross Community Services Ltd. The tender was initiated by the Crown Commercial Service and can be beneficial for businesses looking to engage in the provision of confidential psychological support services within the healthcare industry category.

## Notice

This is an Open Market competition for the Infected Blood Inquiry. The Inquiry wish to procure Confidential Psychological Support for people affected by treatment with infected blood. This requirement falls under the Light Touch Regime 2015. Contract has been extended to 2nd of March 2023 and an additional value of PS82,305.00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e8f989-7168-48af-8b48-a57f7b7539d6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2021 - 2 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £246,916 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £246,916 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH RED CROSS COMMUNITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2022 at 10:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e8f989-7168-48af-8b48-a57f7b7539d6
- 3 Mar 2021 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e8f989-7168-48af-8b48-a57f7b7539d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e8f989-7168-48af-8b48-a57f7b7539d6
  6th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbc57c21-e106-457c-b03a-157330b087de
  Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6d422eb-864d-4b4a-a99b-c2f019617828
  Contract Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37a8e9fb-45e7-4726-b845-2ba32c615728

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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