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title: "THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS AND TRAINING PROVISION FOR WMFRA"
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# THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS AND TRAINING PROVISION FOR WMFRA

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a1da12d-75cd-42d2-bd80-05e78d3fe579

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority for the contract titled "Therapeutic Interventions and Training Provision for WMFRA," categorised under addiction treatment services. This contract, initiated through an open tender procedure, is centred in Birmingham, United Kingdom, with a contract period commencing on 5th August 2021 and concluding on 4th August 2024. The tender was awarded on 21st July 2021, and while the contract value totals £16,200, a minimum value of £10,800 is established. The tender was publicly notified on 1st October 2021.

This opportunity is particularly suited for businesses specialising in addiction counselling, employee wellness services, and training provision within the healthcare sector. Companies that can offer flexible therapeutic solutions, both face-to-face and virtual, will find this contract advantageous, especially those capable of supporting staff addiction services with a strong understanding of confidentiality and GDPR compliance. The involvement of Occupational Health in managing referrals illustrates a keen need for timely and professional service delivery, making it an appealing prospect for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises looking to expand their footprint in employee wellbeing services.

## 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/be2483ff-33e5-405c-84c1-08a14168945f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2021 - 4 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,200 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AQUARIUS ACTION PROJECTS |

## 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

- 1 Oct 2021 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be2483ff-33e5-405c-84c1-08a14168945f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be2483ff-33e5-405c-84c1-08a14168945f
  1st October 2021 - Awarded contract 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

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