--- title: "NHS Telford and Wrekin CCG Adult Online Counselling Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b8c9b29f-bacc-4e6d-a7f6-8e37909dd80c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8c9b29f-bacc-4e6d-a7f6-8e37909dd80c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8c9b29f-bacc-4e6d-a7f6-8e37909dd80c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8c9b29f-bacc-4e6d-a7f6-8e37909dd80c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE C S U" published: "2017-01-26" --- # NHS Telford and Wrekin CCG Adult Online Counselling Service Buyer: MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE C S U Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8c9b29f-bacc-4e6d-a7f6-8e37909dd80c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8c9b29f-bacc-4e6d-a7f6-8e37909dd80c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8c9b29f-bacc-4e6d-a7f6-8e37909dd80c.json) ## Summary The Midlands & Lancashire CSU is seeking qualified providers for the "NHS Telford and Wrekin CCG Adult Online Counselling Service." This procurement falls under the health and social work services sector and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 12:00 hours on 7th February 2017. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 20th March 2017 and run for one year, with an estimated value of £69,000 for the financial year 2017/18. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing all interested parties to submit their bids. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the mental health and wellbeing sector, particularly those offering online counselling services, peer support platforms, and related tools for depression management. Companies that focus on innovative digital health solutions or have capabilities in delivering accessible mental health support would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the specific needs of Telford and Wrekin's population in terms of mental health support, firms that can demonstrate experience in engaging with diverse communities and delivering effective online services will be particularly attractive to the commissioning authority. ## Notice Midlands and Lancashire CSU on behalf of NHS Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group are seeking suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver an Online Counselling service for the Adult population of NHS Telford and Wrekin CCG. The Contract will be for one year with an option to extend for a further 12 months. Estimated Contract Value: PS69,000 for 2017/18. (Maximum budget for 1 year period) The Commissioner reserves the right to reject bids that exceed this threshold. The CCG wishes to commission an Online service that people can access without the need for a visit to the GP. The service needs to offer online counselling, peer support forums and tools to support people with depression. The offer needs to be available 365 days a year. Telford and Wrekin CCG has a population of 180,000. Telford is a new town and many families have little family support. The health of people in Telford and Wrekin is varied compared with the England average. Deprivation is higher than average and about 23.9% (8,000) children live in poverty. Life expectancy for both men and women is lower than the England average. In 2012, 32.3% of adults are classified as obese, worse than the average for England. The rate of alcohol related harm hospital stays was 681*. This represents 1,063 stays per year. The rate of self-harm hospital stays was 257.4*, worse than the average for England. This represents 450 stays per year. The prevalence of depression is high in the population and the CCG has been investing in ensuring people can get treatment early and develop skills to support themselves. The estimated prevalence of those with depression and anxiety of is 17,472. Telford has a well performing IAPT service that sees 17% of the prevalence figures and is using online support for some who are referred to their service. The CCG also commissions a listening service (where people in mental anguish can attend for 3 sessions and helped to talk and or problem solve). Initially this will be a one year contract with the opportunity to increase this for a further year depending on the usage and outcomes achieved. Providers will need to ensure they can data to the national submission The ITT will be live on 26th January 2017 on the Midlands and Lancashire CSU e-tendering procurement portal (Bravo) and will be open until 1200 hours on Tuesday 7th February 2017. All submissions will be evaluated using the scoring criterion which is contained within the ITT Instructions. Clarifications may be asked during the procurement process, the deadline for ITT clarification questions is 1200 hours on Tuesday, 31st January 2017. To register and download the ITT please refer to attachment enclosed with this Advert. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46129048-042e-496a-bf69-4376ab0708eb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Mar 2017 - 19 Mar 2018 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE C S U | | Locality | STOKE ON TRENT | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST4 4LX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent | | Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent | | Electoral ward | Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | | Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 26 Jan 2017 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46129048-042e-496a-bf69-4376ab0708eb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46129048-042e-496a-bf69-4376ab0708eb 26th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ccc9ca55-1467-4894-ad65-e9b8d20f367a ## Notice URLs - http://www.midlandsandlancashirecsu.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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