--- title: "West Midlands Fire Service Occupational Health (OH) Psychological & Counselling Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9d82e59b-1486-4505-ae07-65b183164427" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9d82e59b-1486-4505-ae07-65b183164427" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d82e59b-1486-4505-ae07-65b183164427.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d82e59b-1486-4505-ae07-65b183164427.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE" published: "2024-10-28" --- # West Midlands Fire Service Occupational Health (OH) Psychological & Counselling Service Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d82e59b-1486-4505-ae07-65b183164427 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9d82e59b-1486-4505-ae07-65b183164427) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d82e59b-1486-4505-ae07-65b183164427.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority has initiated a public procurement process to secure a comprehensive occupational mental health service for its employees. This tender, titled "West Midlands Fire Service Occupational Health (OH) Psychological & Counselling Service," falls under the health services industry category and is designated as an open procedure below the threshold. The procurement process began with the publication of the tender notice on 28th October 2024, with an end date for the tender period set on 27th November 2024. The contract, valued at £356,000, will commence on 16th January 2025 and conclude on 15th January 2027. The project will be based in the West Midlands region, serving approximately 1,900 employees with a focus on reducing sickness absence and promoting overall wellbeing. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in psychological treatment, counselling, and occupational health. It is well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing dedicated face-to-face and rapid telephone referral services. The winner of this contract will have the opportunity to closely collaborate with the West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority, contributing to the health and productivity of its workforce, and thereby gaining valuable experience and potential for future public sector contracts. ## Notice The Authority has a requirement to provide a comprehensive occupational mental health service for employees to help reduce sickness absence and promote wellbeing. This will include psychological treatment services for common mental health problems, PTSD etc., awareness and training in mental health and trauma and relevant supervision of mental health volunteers. Primarily this will be a confidential service with the aim of treating individuals who are experiencing mental health problems and advising Occupational Health (OH) on support strategies to aid their recovery. Requirement to include the provision of Face-to-face clinics and a Rapid Telephone referral service. This contract applies to all 1,900 employees of West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority. It is necessary for the Supplier to be supportive of the organisation's aim to 'reduce sickness absence' and to demonstrate both improving and maintaining reduced levels of absence. Additional information: A new project has been publised to the website. Project: West Midlands Fire Service Occupational Health (OH) Psychological & Counselling Service , Project Reference: C5703. Click this link to go to the web site To connect with our national Bluelight portal we recommend you login or register at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home and then connect to from the list of portals. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e4672fd-ac40-4a94-8687-3c298289fcf3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jan 2025 - 15 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £356,000 | | 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 & RESCUE | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85147000 - Company health services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 28 Oct 2024 at 10:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e4672fd-ac40-4a94-8687-3c298289fcf3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e4672fd-ac40-4a94-8687-3c298289fcf3 28th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wmfs/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.wmfs.net - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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