--- title: "THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS AND TRAINING PROVISION FOR WMFRA" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7155440f-df0c-4bc4-a56e-3ef483810928" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7155440f-df0c-4bc4-a56e-3ef483810928" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7155440f-df0c-4bc4-a56e-3ef483810928.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7155440f-df0c-4bc4-a56e-3ef483810928.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY" published: "2021-06-15" --- # THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS AND TRAINING PROVISION FOR WMFRA Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7155440f-df0c-4bc4-a56e-3ef483810928 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7155440f-df0c-4bc4-a56e-3ef483810928) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7155440f-df0c-4bc4-a56e-3ef483810928.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is currently seeking tenders for the provision of therapeutic interventions and training concerning addiction services, with the title "THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS AND TRAINING PROVISION FOR WMFRA". This procurement falls under the health services industry category and will take place in Birmingham, UK. The tender process is ongoing, and submissions must be received by 6th July 2021, following an open procurement method. The resulting contract is set to commence on 7th July 2021 and will last until 8th July 2023, with a minimum contract value of £26,000 and a maximum of £39,000. This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises by providing specialised addiction therapeutic services to the employees of the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority. Businesses with expertise in addiction treatment, counselling services, and corporate health services that can deliver both in-person and virtual sessions would be particularly well-suited to apply. Additionally, there is a focus on training key staff in addiction awareness, creating further avenues for training service providers. ## Notice WMFS currently contract in specialist addiction therapeutic interventions and alcohol and drug awareness training, as well as policy support where required. This contract is currently up for renewal, details below. We require an addiction service (therapeutic and training) for our employees. This should include: but is not limited to : a) A Pay-As-You-Go therapeutic service for staff with addictions. Our numbers of people requiring this service is extremely small. The therapist must specialise in counselling addiction and new habit forming and be appropriately qualified to treat and registered with a relevant professional body. It is important this person builds a relationship with the internal Occupational Health. b) Face to face sessions are preferred once COVID Lockdown allows, however during COVID lockdowns the service will be virtual. Where possible this service could expand to the family. Face to Face sessions will be held at the Occupational Health Unit located at: Safeside, FSHQ, 101 Vauxhall Road, Nechells, Birmingham B7 4HW. c) This service will be accessed by clients by referral routes Occupational Health, Management or Self referred, with an agreed route between both parties. Initial contact to the client would ideally be no longer than 48hours to arrange an appointment to be seen. In all cases WMFS Occupational Health remain the case manager. d) Timely update reports (max 5 days after the session) are required to either Occupational Health or where referred by management to them. Reports should be received ideally the same week as the client is seen. e) To abide by confidentiality and all GDPR requirements including consent, patient confidentiality and observing Safeguarding where necessary. f) To trial group addiction sessions via webinar or face to face when its allowed. g) Awareness training on addictions for all key staff (management, human resources, occupational health, trade unions) including how to have the conversation with employe ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbddaf1f-caee-4a60-b8a2-7be31490e3e7 | | 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 | 15 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jul 2021 - 8 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £39,000 | | 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 | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B7 4HW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33693300 - Addiction treatment - 85147000 - Company health services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 15 Jun 2021 at 08:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbddaf1f-caee-4a60-b8a2-7be31490e3e7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbddaf1f-caee-4a60-b8a2-7be31490e3e7 15th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38273&B=BLUELIGHT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34952 User / Company ## Notice URLs - http://www.wmfs.net ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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