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title: "General Counselling Services - ST24 - P640"
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# General Counselling Services - ST24 - P640

Buyer: SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2617a31-8fd5-46be-9b35-fe2139545058

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## Summary

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking submissions for the procurement of General Counselling Services, as part of their initiative entitled "General Counselling Services - ST24 - P640." The services in question are intended for individuals aged 17 and above experiencing mental health difficulties such as depression, bereavement, and relationship issues. The procurement falls under the industry category of counselling services with additional classification in guidance and counselling services. This tender process, classified as active, is in the Tender stage and is open for submissions until 20th June 2025. The contract is divided into two lots, Croydon and Southwark, with the contract period commencing on 1st January 2026 and concluding at the end of 2028. The total estimated procurement value is £600,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, given the suitability criteria that encourage participation from small to medium enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. Organisations involved in the healthcare sector, specifically those providing counselling services or mental health support, are ideally positioned to compete for this contract. This opportunity not only provides a platform for financial growth but also allows businesses to develop partnerships with a leading NHS foundation, thereby enhancing their credibility and market reach in the public health sector. Engaging with this procurement can bolster the successful bidder's portfolio, resulting in long-term advantages and potential further collaborations.

## Notice

You are invited to submit a tender for the Authority's requirement for General Counselling Services. The Authority has a requirement for a partnership with a supplier, to provide one to one counselling, for people aged 17 and upwards, who are experiencing common mental health difficulties. The service will focus on issues amenable to counselling interventions, such as depression, bereavement and relationship difficulties. This procurement will be lotted as follows: Lot 1 - Croydon Lot 2 - Southwark Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91578c3d-483d-496f-9c8f-a4b8245bf6f5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 4YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Chaucer |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 12:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91578c3d-483d-496f-9c8f-a4b8245bf6f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91578c3d-483d-496f-9c8f-a4b8245bf6f5
  22nd May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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