--- title: "NWL0032 Counselling Services - Hillingdon" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a90696b8-3dab-4f0c-af62-3ce317c37d3e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a90696b8-3dab-4f0c-af62-3ce317c37d3e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a90696b8-3dab-4f0c-af62-3ce317c37d3e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a90696b8-3dab-4f0c-af62-3ce317c37d3e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH WEST LONDON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP" published: "2022-02-10" --- # NWL0032 Counselling Services - Hillingdon Buyer: NORTH WEST LONDON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a90696b8-3dab-4f0c-af62-3ce317c37d3e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a90696b8-3dab-4f0c-af62-3ce317c37d3e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a90696b8-3dab-4f0c-af62-3ce317c37d3e.json) ## Summary The North West London Clinical Commissioning Group is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "NWL0032 Counselling Services - Hillingdon." This tender aims to appoint a community trusted provider to deliver health and wellbeing support services for individuals aged 16 and over dealing with severe mental illness and other mental health issues. The engagement period is expected to conclude on 7th March 2022, following an early engagement notice published on 4th February 2022. The services will be located in Hillingdon, London, postcode NW1 5JD, and are classified under the provision of community services category with a particular focus on health and social work services. The contract currently in place with Hillingdon MIND will expire on 31st March 2023, prompting the CCG to assess future service provisions. This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in health and community support services, particularly those with experience in mental health support delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, especially if they can demonstrate a strong understanding of local community needs and have established relationships within the area. The emphasis on a person-centred approach and the need for flexible service delivery options, including virtual support and outreach beyond normal office hours, suggests that innovative solutions and local engagement will be critical for success in this tender. ## Notice NWL CCG requires a community trusted provider to offer a wide range of health and wellbeing support for people aged 16+ who have SMI/CCMI and other mental health issues, who need ongoing support to maintain their wellbeing and want to access either counselling or IAPT services. This support includes increased access to information about services available for people with mental health issues and to sign post people to early help. The service should act as a bridge supporting people to access traditional statutory services. The service requirement includes a short-term and long-term counselling service and IAPT service which offers face-to-face and virtual evidence based counselling support for people on low/no incomes, reducing the risk of people escalating to a crisis before they access help. The service must be able to offer support out of routine office hours and in venues which people feel comfortable. The service aim is to be more effective by using local knowledge of issues that affect people's mental health and offer a person-centred holistic approach. The service must: - Support people to build and maintain resilience and capacity to access community support. - Work in ways that empower individuals proving more effective at tackling isolation. - Give valuable insight to the issues that people are facing and support needed to ensure that service developments are bespoke. - Offer an early intervention model that the local community can rely on. - Help to alleviate pressures brought by the overuse of emergency services by helping people to navigate the system. The CCG currently has a contract in place with Hillingdon MIND to provide the services. The term of this contract is 18 months, from 1st October 2021 - 31st March 2023 (value: PS156,001.50), during which time the CCG will assess the needs of the service users. NWL CCG is currently of the view that the services described are capable of being provided only by Hillingdon MIND, as their user-friendly service has built up trust within the local community and offers an early intervention model that people trust. Hillingdon MIND has local respect and community reach with Faith Leaders and key providers within the Borough. If it is the case that Hillingdon MIND is the only provider capable of delivering the services described, then the CCG will look to award a further contract to Hillingdon MIND. The purpose of this notice is to be transparent about the CCG's intentions and to invite anyone interested in delivering the services described above to contact us by 7th March 2022. 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/9e5b11b0-8d54-47b3-b63c-9762e342956b | | 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 | 10 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Mar 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 - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 10 Feb 2022 at 14:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e5b11b0-8d54-47b3-b63c-9762e342956b - 4 Feb 2022 at 09:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a6b9c7f-018f-42e5-825b-dc40a79716a3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e5b11b0-8d54-47b3-b63c-9762e342956b 10th February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a6b9c7f-018f-42e5-825b-dc40a79716a3 4th February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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