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title: "Counselling Services"
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# Counselling Services

Buyer: NHS WALSALL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b8afb2f-3101-48e9-844c-5e6fa6fbbbed

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## Summary

The NHS Walsall is currently in the tender stage for the provision of Counselling Services, specifically aimed at registered patients in Walsall. This procurement, valued at £600,000, will encompass services delivered both face-to-face and online, with face-to-face provisions required to be situated within a three-mile radius of Walsall town centre. The tender period is set to close on 7th December 2017, and the contract is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2018, lasting for an initial period of three years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in counselling services. Businesses equipped to provide flexible, accessible mental health support are particularly well-suited to compete. With the growing demand for such services, competitive bidders can position themselves effectively to expand their operations within the public health sector, enhancing community well-being while securing valuable contracts.

## Notice

Walsall Clinical Commissioning Group are inviting offers to provide Counselling Services to Walsall registered patients. The services will be both Face to Face (must be provided from premises within a three mile radius of Walsall town centre for ease of access) and On-line as detailed in the specification documents available within tender attachments. This Process will be carried out via the Walsall CCG e-tendering portal, BRAVO. Providers must ensure that any questions and queries they may have with regard to the offer documents are raised using the provided Q&A facility in BRAVO. Walsall CCG reserves the right to change dates and times or modify any stage of the process including the introduction of additional steps or stages in order to maximise efficiencies Additional information: The value stated is a total for all services and for the initial three year contract period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b91819-cdb9-4b57-b7f0-fcfe174c9199 |
| 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 | 7 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| 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 | NHS WALSALL |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS2 7JL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | Birchills Leamore |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2017 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b91819-cdb9-4b57-b7f0-fcfe174c9199

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b91819-cdb9-4b57-b7f0-fcfe174c9199
  7th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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