--- title: "NWL0091 Provision of Counselling Services in Tamil language in North West London" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8940998c-393e-4194-abd8-c3d92ebc0d04" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8940998c-393e-4194-abd8-c3d92ebc0d04" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8940998c-393e-4194-abd8-c3d92ebc0d04.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8940998c-393e-4194-abd8-c3d92ebc0d04.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH WEST LONDON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP" published: "2022-03-30" --- # NWL0091 Provision of Counselling Services in Tamil language in North West London Buyer: NORTH WEST LONDON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8940998c-393e-4194-abd8-c3d92ebc0d04 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8940998c-393e-4194-abd8-c3d92ebc0d04) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8940998c-393e-4194-abd8-c3d92ebc0d04.json) ## Summary The North West London Clinical Commissioning Group (NWL CCG) is seeking providers for the "NWL0091 Provision of Counselling Services in Tamil language in North West London." This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on community health services to support Tamil families experiencing mental health challenges exacerbated by the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Interested parties must engage with the NWL CCG by 2nd May 2022 to demonstrate their capability to provide these services. The delivery addresses are located in North West London, with relevant health considerations requiring a nuanced approach to service delivery. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health services or community health initiatives, particularly those experienced in providing culturally competent care in minority languages. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate, especially those capable of offering integrated support aligned with local health care systems. The anticipated award could lead to a contract extension of up to 36 months, which represents a stable growth opportunity for service providers within the healthcare sector. ## Notice NWL CCG requires the provision of Counselling Services in Tamil dialect to families in North West London. The aim of the service is to provide service users access to counselling in Tamil dialect to Tamil families dealing with posttraumatic stress related to the war, wide mental health inequalities, and more recently the COVID pandemic. The services addresses health inequalities in the Hillingdon borough and provides additional support for families and CYP in greatest need around Mental Health, social isolation, supporting early intervention, and aiming to reduce crisis. The CCG currently has contract arrangements in place with EACH to a value of PS8,329.00 per annum. The service works in an integrated model and is aligned with HHCP and the wider community wrap around support. The CCG is currently of the view that EACH provides the best value for money care to the community and the intention of this notice is to be transparent in the desire to award a further contract to EACH beyond May 2022. Any capable provider may come forward by 2nd May 2022 to engage with the CCG. In your response to this opportunity, please advise your interest and demonstrate capacity and capability to deliver this service via: https://airtable.com/shr52NBGIuyGSsvoY If it is that EACH is the only provider capable of delivering the service, then the CCG will look to award a further contract to the provider for up to 36 months beyond May 2022. Whilst the CCG considers its procurement options for these services going forward, it may extend its arrangements with the current provider until a new contract is awarded. During 2022, it is anticipated that NWL CCG will be succeeded by an Integrated Care Board (ICB). Any future contract and/or procurement opportunity may therefore be in the name of the ICB. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d03483f1-05d9-4ccf-b307-a0b5f5d738eb | | 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 | 30 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 May 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | NORTH WEST LONDON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 5JD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | Marylebone | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85100000 - Health services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 30 Mar 2022 at 15:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d03483f1-05d9-4ccf-b307-a0b5f5d738eb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d03483f1-05d9-4ccf-b307-a0b5f5d738eb 30th March 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://airtable.com/shr52NBGIuyGSsvoY ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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