--- title: "The Provision of Confidential Psychological Support for the Infected Blood Inquiry" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a49c1e3f-07ee-4968-bddc-f6df9f9512da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a49c1e3f-07ee-4968-bddc-f6df9f9512da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a49c1e3f-07ee-4968-bddc-f6df9f9512da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a49c1e3f-07ee-4968-bddc-f6df9f9512da.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2019-09-30" --- # The Provision of Confidential Psychological Support for the Infected Blood Inquiry Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a49c1e3f-07ee-4968-bddc-f6df9f9512da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a49c1e3f-07ee-4968-bddc-f6df9f9512da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a49c1e3f-07ee-4968-bddc-f6df9f9512da.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is currently conducting an open tender process for "The Provision of Confidential Psychological Support for the Infected Blood Inquiry," a service within the counselling industry category. This procurement is located in London, United Kingdom, with a deadline for submissions set for 14 October 2019. The total contract value is estimated at £110,000, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 November 2019 and conclude on 30 October 2020. Organizations interested in bidding must register on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite and possess a valid DUNS number prior to expressing interest. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in psychological support and counselling services, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can demonstrate expertise in providing confidential psychological support, particularly in the context of inquiries or sensitive subject matters, would be well-suited to compete. The open procedure encourages diverse participation, making it a valuable opportunity for qualified providers to expand their client base within the public sector. ## Notice This is an Open Market competition for the Provision of Confidential Psychological Support required for the Infected Blood Inquiry. Additional information: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk following the link 'I am a New Supplier User'. Please note that, to register and to enable any subsequent contract award, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the eSourcing tool, you will be able to express your interest in this specific procurement. Your registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. Note: If you require additional users from your organisation to see the Invitation to Tender ITT, do not repeat the registration process as this will create a new separate organisation account; instead the registered user can add additional users to the existing supplier organisation account via "User Management" > "Manage Users" > "Users" > "Create". To express your interest in this procurement: 1) Login to the eSourcing Suite portal; 2) On the dashboard select the link ITTs open to all suppliers; 3) On the "ITTs Open to All Suppliers" webpage you will see one or more procurements listed, click on the procurement name you wish to access; 4) Click on 'Express Interest' at the top of the next screen; 5) You can now access the published documents in the eSourcing Suite portal. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to have a sufficient amount of time to respond. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Customer Service Centre: Telephone: 0345 410 2222 Email: eEnablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea47afe4-6897-496c-a622-ce8769562ce3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 30 Oct 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £110,000 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 30 Sep 2019 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea47afe4-6897-496c-a622-ce8769562ce3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea47afe4-6897-496c-a622-ce8769562ce3 30th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed302335-c8ed-4d00-abca-7ffe535cd1ef Attachment 1 - About the Procurement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1367f66f-c7e4-4828-9ba8-5c9a50b5c237 Attachment 2 - How To Bid Including Evaluation Criteria - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31392ea2-b81b-456e-88d9-f0d64b022d60 Attachment 3 - Statement of Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60be6c05-5a6f-44a3-9541-8c7e86d5d263 Attachment 4 - Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67076473-e906-4049-b95d-d0f82ee4f4ff Attachment 5 - Terms and Conditions and Contract Annexes ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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