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title: "Online Counselling"
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# Online Counselling

Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7962940-c000-4fff-b66f-c874aa8e788d

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## Summary

The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit initiated a tender for an "Online Counselling" service aimed at promoting the emotional wellbeing of young people in Leicester City, Leicestershire, and Rutland. This procurement falls under the category of health and social work services, with a total contract value of £270,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period is set to start on June 1, 2017, and conclude on May 31, 2020. The tender process was completed on May 19, 2017, with the award notice published on September 27, 2017.

This tender represents a key opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in the health sector. Businesses that offer counselling services, particularly those with experience in mental health support for young people, would find this opportunity suitable for collaboration with the existing services in the region. Expanding capabilities to provide integrated support within the local health framework could also enhance service delivery and contribute to addressing mental health concerns among youths in the area.

## Notice

Promoting the emotional wellbeing of young people and preventing the development of mental health problems among young people Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland is a shared priority of the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 'Future in Mind' Steering Group. Online counselling is a preventative approach that will help resolve many underlying issues that would otherwise have progressed into more severe mental health problems. The aim of the service is to provide support to young people with emotional or mental health concerns. The service will integrate and work collaboratively with existing and planned services providing support in Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland. The services have been reviewed and a decision taken to competitively tender these services. The Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland (LLR) CCG's currently procure Online Counselling services from a private provider, which was initially set up as a pilot for LLR by Leicestershire County Council. This service now falls under the remit of the NHS and it will be funded utilising the 'Future in Mind' budget.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c2068e-0a20-4b0f-aa61-b067d2372175 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £270,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | XENZONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2017 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c2068e-0a20-4b0f-aa61-b067d2372175

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c2068e-0a20-4b0f-aa61-b067d2372175
  27th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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