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title: "Provision of Confidential Psychological Support for the Infected Blood Inquiry"
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# Provision of Confidential Psychological Support for the Infected Blood Inquiry

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcfc474a-b2dc-4af3-b6d4-3d9fb4e4aa5c

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office in London has awarded a contract for "Provision of Confidential Psychological Support for the Infected Blood Inquiry." This project falls under the category of services, specifically community, social, and personal services. The procurement process was conducted through a direct method, described as single tender action below threshold, with the contract awarded to British Red Cross Community Services Ltd. The tender phase concluded on 1 July 2024 and the contract commenced on 2 July 2024, with operations covering the United Kingdom until 31 March 2026. Notable updates were published in December 2025 detailing extensions and value modifications.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to offer specialised psychological support services. Companies with expertise in the healthcare, mental health support, and community care sectors may find this contract to be well-aligned with their capabilities, providing a platform for business growth through collaboration with a major public sector organisation. The partnership with the Cabinet Office also enhances a company’s credibility and visibility in delivering essential public services.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of Confidential Psychological Support for people affected by treatment with infected blood.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e1462bc-4aff-47f2-b695-607d5eab748e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £126,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,181 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH RED CROSS COMMUNITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 21:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e1462bc-4aff-47f2-b695-607d5eab748e
- 27 Jun 2025 at 15:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e1462bc-4aff-47f2-b695-607d5eab748e
- 20 Mar 2025 at 13:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e1462bc-4aff-47f2-b695-607d5eab748e
- 24 Jan 2025 at 14:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e1462bc-4aff-47f2-b695-607d5eab748e
- 23 Jan 2025 at 09:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e1462bc-4aff-47f2-b695-607d5eab748e
- 17 Jan 2025 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e1462bc-4aff-47f2-b695-607d5eab748e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e1462bc-4aff-47f2-b695-607d5eab748e
  15th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3feecab2-c1d6-4718-925d-8538123c834e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ae0035d-bde2-4214-81ff-97fd63d6ee4b
  Time extension & value uplift. Variation 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5700386-1e98-4ee7-b9b1-199f55c8b3cd
  Uplift & time extension.

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