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title: "Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry- Psychological Support Services"
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# Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry- Psychological Support Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c66ad66f-8d40-439f-9d57-3a5bb1a21211

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy is seeking psychological support services for witnesses involved in the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry in London. The tender titled "Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry- Psychological Support Services" falls under the industry category of counselling services. The procurement method used is an open procedure (below threshold), with a contract period running from 16th November 2022 to 29th March 2024. The tender deadline is set for 3rd October 2022.

This tender from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy provides an opportunity for businesses offering psychological support services to participate and potentially secure a contract for this project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with Hestia Housing and Support being the selected supplier.

## Notice

Provision of support to witnesses to support the giving of oral evidence to the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry and Provision of 1-2-1 psychological support as required for witnesses each day at oral hearings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a38c479-bc6f-43d0-88cc-1ec44223715f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2022 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,419 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,419 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HESTIA HOUSING AND SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2022 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a38c479-bc6f-43d0-88cc-1ec44223715f
- 16 Sep 2022 at 16:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a0027d3-ae2b-43ac-837f-fa63ca68f4e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a38c479-bc6f-43d0-88cc-1ec44223715f
  30th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a0027d3-ae2b-43ac-837f-fa63ca68f4e1
  16th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f5f1d1e-0394-4717-983f-df79dd717013
  n/a

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