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title: "DHSC: NHSPP: Thirlwall Inquiry Staff Emotional Support"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2024-04-08"
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# DHSC: NHSPP: Thirlwall Inquiry Staff Emotional Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a853ff89-d07d-439d-9566-57e9ac886c3e

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is initiating the tender process for the provision of emotional support services for staff involved in the Thirlwall Inquiry at the Countess of Chester Hospital. The contract, with an estimated value of £150,000, has a 24-month initial period and may be extended for a further 6 months. The engagement end date for market feedback is set for 15th April 2024, allowing interested businesses to provide input before the formal procurement process begins.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering counselling and miscellaneous health services to engage with the DHSC. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this engagement. With the focus on emotional support services, businesses with expertise in providing such services will find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. The DHSC aims to gather market intelligence and feedback to shape the final procurement approach for this important project.

## Notice

The Thirlwall Inquiry has been set up to examine events at the Countess of Chester Hospital and their implications following the trial, and subsequent convictions, of former neonatal nurse Lucy Letby of murder and attempted murder of babies at the hospital. The initial contract period will be for 24 months with an option to extend for a further 6 months. Estimated value of PS150,000 exclusive of VAT is being sought. The DHSC is issuing this early engagement to seek information and feedback from the market to gain better understanding of the intelligence, budget cap and appetite for this project. For avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition, the purpose is to advise the market on the forthcoming DHSC procurement and seek feedback from suppliers that may inform the final specification and/or procurement approach to the services. This market engagement process do not form part of the formal procurement process. When the formal procurement process commences any supplier may join the competition and all supplier bids will be evaluated on the same basis. A Market Engagement Questionnaire and draft Specifications are attached to this notice. The completed questionnaire should be returned via email ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk quoting "Thirlwall Inquiry Staff Support" no later than 15th April 2024, 5pm.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d5b97f-99ba-46b3-beea-045246173a03 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2024 at 13:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d5b97f-99ba-46b3-beea-045246173a03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d5b97f-99ba-46b3-beea-045246173a03
  8th April 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/427900f6-0a62-4ef0-bb5a-7ec0c1801881
  Market Consultation-Thirlwall Inquiry staff support
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4c17c37-2cde-4695-a662-a2ff0fd97c9f
  Thirlwall Inquiry Staff Emotional Support Spec

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