--- title: "NHS Chorley & South Ribble CCG, NHS Greater Preston CCG, NHS Morecambe Bay CCG, NHS West Lancashire CCG, NHS Blackpool CCG and NHS Fylde and Wyre CCG Online Counselling Service for 11-16 year olds" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6b7832e0-9545-4c7a-bc84-cfc72e86bb0f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b7832e0-9545-4c7a-bc84-cfc72e86bb0f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b7832e0-9545-4c7a-bc84-cfc72e86bb0f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b7832e0-9545-4c7a-bc84-cfc72e86bb0f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-10-28" --- # NHS Chorley & South Ribble CCG, NHS Greater Preston CCG, NHS Morecambe Bay CCG, NHS West Lancashire CCG, NHS Blackpool CCG and NHS Fylde and Wyre CCG Online Counselling Service for 11-16 year olds Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b7832e0-9545-4c7a-bc84-cfc72e86bb0f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b7832e0-9545-4c7a-bc84-cfc72e86bb0f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b7832e0-9545-4c7a-bc84-cfc72e86bb0f.json) ## Summary The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is seeking tenders for an "Online Counselling Service for 11-16 year olds" through an open procurement process. This contract, valued at £81,730 for an initial period of six months, can be extended for up to two additional years. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2019, following the termination of the current service on 30th September 2019. Interested bidders had until 23rd September 2019 at 12 noon to submit their proposals for this service aimed at improving emotional wellbeing and mental health support for young individuals in the North West of England. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and mental health services sector, particularly those offering digital solutions tailored to youth counselling. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete, given the focus on innovative online platforms that facilitate flexible counselling options. Companies capable of delivering engaging digital interactions and supporting young people's health through technology could find significant avenues for growth through this contract. ## Notice Chorley & South Ribble Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Greater Preston CCG, Morecambe Bay CCG, West Lancashire CCG, Blackpool CCG and Fylde and Wyre CCG are inviting suitably experienced and qualified organisations to participate in this 'Invitation to Tender' for an online counselling service for 11-16 year olds. This service will support children and young people with emotional wellbeing and/or emerging mental health problems, many of whom will require a low level/targeted/short-term intervention. Online counselling has the potential to revolutionise the way in which we provide support to children and young people. It opens up access out of traditional working hours and allows young people to contact counsellors from their own home or at a location preferred to them and via a digital medium they are comfortable with. Online forums also empower young people by helping them to learn more about the problems they are facing and facilitating the sharing of experiences with others going through the same difficulties. A service specification is available on request which provides further details regarding the service being commissioned. There is an existing contract in place to deliver this service that is due to end on the 30th September 2019. The new contract is intended to be for an initial period of 6 months with the option to extend up to a further 2 years. It is proposed that the new contract commences at the earliest opportunity following the award of contract (end of September 2019), however a suitable mobilisation/transition period will be agreed with the new provider prior to the full commencement of the new contract. The contract value for the initial 6 months is PS81,730. Additional information: If your organisation is interested in this opportunity and requires further information please contact the buyer at mlcsu.tendersnorth@nhs.net to register your interest. Once you have registered your interest the tender documents (including the service specification) will be forwarded to you via email. The deadline to formally submit a bid is the 23rd September 2019 at 12 noon. Any tenders received after this date will not be considered. How to apply Please apply (via email) directly to the buyer using the contact details provided. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9431fe9-67b1-4e28-a56d-f2406639af6e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Oct 2019 | | Contract period | 28 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £81,730 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £81,730 | | 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 | NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | LEYLAND | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR26 6TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | South Ribble | | Electoral ward | Farington West | | Westminster constituency | South Ribble | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | XENZONE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 28 Oct 2019 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9431fe9-67b1-4e28-a56d-f2406639af6e - 11 Sep 2019 at 11:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94e05457-99a0-450c-85e9-fcbfc047db6f - 11 Sep 2019 at 11:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94e05457-99a0-450c-85e9-fcbfc047db6f - 10 Sep 2019 at 06:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94e05457-99a0-450c-85e9-fcbfc047db6f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9431fe9-67b1-4e28-a56d-f2406639af6e 28th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94e05457-99a0-450c-85e9-fcbfc047db6f 11th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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