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# Provision of Online Counselling Services for Children and Young People

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e3bdbd3-7fb2-426b-b07b-1a16dfe7f742

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## Summary

NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Online Counselling Services for Children and Young People" within the miscellaneous health services category. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of the Tender stage. Key dates to note include the contract period starting from 1st July 2018, with an option to extend for an additional two years, and a total contract value of £785,000, with a minimum value of £471,000. Interested parties were required to submit their completed Invitation to Tender documents by noon on 16th February 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in mental health support and counselling services. Companies with expertise in delivering online mental health interventions for young individuals aged 11 to 24 would be particularly well-suited to participate. The tender emphasises the need for responsive local services to provide early intervention support, thus fostering the potential for businesses to expand their service offerings and impact within the community.

## Notice

NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking a responsive and local service for the provision of online counselling for young people between the ages of 11 and 24. The overall aim is to provide counselling services to children and young people who require direct access to early intervention support and do not meet the criteria set out by the existing Children's and Young People's service (CAMHS) but who may nonetheless require immediate help and support for mental health needs. The service will provide online access to counselling between the hours of 4pm and 9pm. In the first instance this will be 'drop in' online counselling or a booked appointment where assessment of the client's needs will take place. Following this, clients will be offered continued online or phone support for up to 50 minutes 5 nights a week (Sunday-Thursday) or will be referred on for further/additional services, depending upon the severity of their mental health needs. NHS Gloucestershire CCG is seeking to enter into a contract with the preferred bidder for an initial period of 3-years with an option to extend for a further 2-year period. Organisations interested in providing this service should request the Invitation to Tender document by contacting David Porter, Head of Procurement, NHS Gloucestershire CCG at david.porter6@nhs.net no later than noon, Friday 9 February 2018. Completed Invitation to Tender documents must be returned no later than noon, Friday 16 February 2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53fdd354-dfe4-4509-83c7-0174bd5488b0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £785,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £471,000 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL3 4FE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Tewkesbury |
| Electoral ward | Churchdown Brookfield with Hucclecote |
| Westminster constituency | North Cotswolds |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TEENS IN CRISIS PLUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 11 May 2018 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53fdd354-dfe4-4509-83c7-0174bd5488b0
- 18 Dec 2017 at 09:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbb76108-894c-4106-9ab5-f78998e88ee4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53fdd354-dfe4-4509-83c7-0174bd5488b0
  11th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbb76108-894c-4106-9ab5-f78998e88ee4
  18th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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