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title: "Counselling Services - SLaM"
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# Counselling Services - SLaM

Buyer: SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5681477f-27a5-437a-a4bf-59d4794b0cb0

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## Summary

The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of procuring counselling services, with the contract titled "Counselling Services - SLaM." The project focuses on providing one-to-one counselling for individuals aged 17 and above experiencing common mental health difficulties, such as depression, bereavement, relationship issues, self-esteem, and identity problems. These services will be based on Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) or a solution-focused, person-centred approach. The procurement process is classified under CPV "85312320 - Counselling services." The engagement end date is set for 28th February 2025, with services to be delivered across various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The total estimated value of the contract is £540,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as they are encouraged to participate in the procurement process. Businesses specialising in mental health counselling and therapeutic services that can deliver evidence-based interventions such as EFT or person-centred approaches will find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in this procurement process allows companies not only to expand their service offerings but also to play a vital role in addressing mental health challenges within the communities served by the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

The Counselling Service will provide one to one counselling for people, aged 17 (16 Southwark) and upwards, who are experiencing common mental health difficulties. The service will focus on issues amenable to counselling interventions (depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties, issues with self-esteem or identity). The service provides one to one time limited counselling sessions based on Emotion Focussed Therapy (EFT), or alternatively a solution focused and person centred approach. An integrated approach is also acceptable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2227363-7534-4e5c-b3f9-e7d02cf3a9bb |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 4YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Chaucer |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 08:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2227363-7534-4e5c-b3f9-e7d02cf3a9bb
- 19 Feb 2025 at 08:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/643cec02-a254-48ed-951d-dddecf6ce3c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2227363-7534-4e5c-b3f9-e7d02cf3a9bb
  19th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/643cec02-a254-48ed-951d-dddecf6ce3c2
  19th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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