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title: "Talking Therapies Support RFI"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2022-07-14"
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# Talking Therapies Support RFI

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37ef1547-c98b-4d08-a7f4-fb66ec902b69

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is currently in the planning stage of the "Talking Therapies Support RFI" procurement process, aimed at providing critical mental health support services. This initiative falls under the health services industry category, with the services intended for delivery in the United Kingdom, specifically in England. DHSC is preparing to engage suppliers for an estimated budget of £3.21 million over 2.5 years, with an engagement end date set for 22 July 2022. This tender is designed to gather information regarding potential service providers’ interest and capabilities.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) that specialise in health and counselling services. Businesses that are well-suited to compete for this contract would include those offering mental health support, psychological services, and counselling solutions, particularly those equipped to cater to the needs of adult social care workers affected by increased mental health challenges post-COVID. Engaging in this procurement process could enable businesses to contribute positively to the wellbeing of healthcare staff while expanding their operational footprint within the public sector.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care ('The Authority') is seeking information on your interest, capability and capacity to provide the services and feedback on the approach to talking therapies offer. The purpose of the talking therapy programme will be to provide one-to-one sessions with an accredited therapist/counsellor, for an estimated 4,200 adult social care (ASC) workers accessing up to 10 sessions who are experiencing heightened mental health issues, for example anxiety, depression and burnout. There is clear evidence of an increase in these issues since the start of the COVID pandemic, which will have long term impacts on individuals and services. The estimated budget for this service is PS3.21m over 2.5 years. It is intended that the service will offer critical support for psychological wellbeing and positive mental health outcomes among staff - representing a key opportunity to process experiences, especially from the pandemic, to ensure they can continue to deliver high quality care. For more information please click on the link below to register your interest https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb1bd2ba-fa54-4f1f-b8f1-d10bed47349f |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Jul 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DHSC |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2022 at 14:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb1bd2ba-fa54-4f1f-b8f1-d10bed47349f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb1bd2ba-fa54-4f1f-b8f1-d10bed47349f
  14th July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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