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title: "C15043 Psychological Wellbeing Services"
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# C15043 Psychological Wellbeing Services

Buyer: KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b25d1a8-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Kent Fire and Rescue Service has completed a tender process for the provision of Psychological Wellbeing Services, classified under health services. The tender, titled "C15043 Psychological Wellbeing Services," was initiated to secure the availability of mental health professionals who can provide bespoke support, including techniques such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, for individuals, especially front-line staff responding to emergencies. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on 29 February 2016. The contract period runs from 3 May 2016 to 2 May 2020, with a total contract value of £130,000. The delivery location is within the South East region of the UK, postal code ME15 6XB.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can offer effective psychological support and training for emergency response personnel may find this to be a lucrative contract. Engaging in this tender could enhance the service offerings of such businesses, allowing them to expand their clientele and strengthen their market presence in the healthcare industry.

## Notice

In accordance with best procurement practice, EU and UK Procurement Directives and Regulations and the Authority's service order, the Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority is seeking to choose a Tenderer(s) by competitive tender for the provision of Psychological Wellbeing Services. The contract will include ad hoc access to mental health professionals who would be able to provide bespoke psychological support to individuals on a case by case basis. Provision should include a variety of techniques including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), psychotherapy and counselling. Additional support will also be required for specific front-line staff who may be required to deal regularly with traumatic incidents on an individual basis. This support is primarily being put in place to support officers who will be responding to medical emergencies eg heart attacks as part of collaborative work with the South East Coast Ambulance Service. Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: Please visit www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk to view and download the tender documentation. All relevant information is available from the Kent Business Portal and any questions or clarifications should be submitted via its Discussions Link

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/287e05d9-eee0-48d8-b823-fb194c72a7b3 |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Feb 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2016 |
| Contract period | 2 May 2016 - 2 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Tovil |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADDACTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85147000 - Company health services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/287e05d9-eee0-48d8-b823-fb194c72a7b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/287e05d9-eee0-48d8-b823-fb194c72a7b3
  25th January 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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