--- title: "External Counselling provision for LJMU staff" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f67fbad-341f-41fa-80f8-271842cf46ef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f67fbad-341f-41fa-80f8-271842cf46ef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f67fbad-341f-41fa-80f8-271842cf46ef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f67fbad-341f-41fa-80f8-271842cf46ef.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY" published: "2024-02-28" --- # External Counselling provision for LJMU staff Buyer: LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f67fbad-341f-41fa-80f8-271842cf46ef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f67fbad-341f-41fa-80f8-271842cf46ef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f67fbad-341f-41fa-80f8-271842cf46ef.json) ## Summary The Liverpool John Moores University is conducting a planning stage procurement process for the External Counselling provision for LJMU staff. The industry category for this tender is Counselling services. The engagement end date for market research is set for 13th March 2024. The university, located in Liverpool, England, is seeking responses via the In-tend portal for this request for information exercise. This opportunity for business growth is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs in the counselling services industry. Companies offering external counselling services should consider participating in this procurement. The Liverpool John Moores University aims to enhance the emotional and mental well-being of its staff through this provision, creating a healthier and more productive workforce. Businesses offering a combination of in-person and online counselling appointments are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. ## Notice LJMU are conducting market research for this requirement, this is not a tender exercise it is a request for information. LJMU offers an external confidential counselling provision to staff where a need is identified. The purpose of providing a counselling provision is to support the emotional and mental wellbeing of our staff; reduce sickness absence and create a more healthy, resilient and productive workforce. Requests for referrals to counselling may be made direct to HR by the individual or through their line manager or following an Occupational Health recommendation. The provision of an external counselling service for staff forms a small part of the wider wellbeing provision and EAP that we offer at LJMU. Due to the confidential and sensitive nature of the provision, feedback is not sought formally, but anecdotal feedback from individuals has always been very positive with some staff requesting re-referrals at a later date. This service is currently provided by two external local companies, MCTC (Mersey Counselling and Therapy Centre) and Counselling Connections and they both offer a combination of in person and on-line appointments according to the individuals preference, this currently ranges from 50 - 70% choosing on-line. Additional information: This is a request for information exercise, it is not a tender process. Please register on In-tend to access the documents - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home Please submit all queries via In-tend, and do not make direct contact with the Buyer via email , as we will not respond ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb6c8c86-96a1-43fa-a5fe-90fc944398e6 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | 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 | 28 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Mar 2024 | | 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 | LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L2 2QP | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 28 Feb 2024 at 09:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb6c8c86-96a1-43fa-a5fe-90fc944398e6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb6c8c86-96a1-43fa-a5fe-90fc944398e6 28th February 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home The Request for Information document is located on the In-tend portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.ljmu.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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