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title: "Mental Health Triage and Advocacy Service in Ellesmere Port"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER"
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# Mental Health Triage and Advocacy Service in Ellesmere Port

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54ce8322-3234-4588-8603-12dbc1c82654

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## Summary

The Cheshire West and Chester Council is conducting an active tender for the "Mental Health Triage and Advocacy Service in Ellesmere Port." This procurement, classified under Education and Training Services, aims to establish a single point of access for low-level mental health referrals and includes the creation of a “Counsellor Bank.” The open procurement method will be accepting submissions until 15th May 2017, with an anticipated contract commencement date of 15th June 2017 and lasting until 31st May 2019. The service will be provided in the North West region of the United Kingdom with a total contract value of £115,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of offering counselling and advocacy functions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement is designed to support these sectors. Engaging with this tender can help businesses expand their offerings in mental health support and build a presence in public service contracts.

## Notice

To develop a single point of access triage and advocacy function for low level mental health referrals in Ellesmere Port via a fully trained BACP Counsellor and the creation of a "Counsellor Bank" of trainee counsellors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2fbaf63-1fd3-4153-b401-3e1ba8547b4e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2017 - 31 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2017 at 12:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2fbaf63-1fd3-4153-b401-3e1ba8547b4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2fbaf63-1fd3-4153-b401-3e1ba8547b4e
  25th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5f94199f-b029-e711-80df-005056b64545
  see The Chest www.the-chest.org.uk for documents

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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