--- title: "Pilot for a Young People Counselling Service - NHS Merton CCG" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca1b915a-c457-45c7-a18a-83b6a6f16a79" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca1b915a-c457-45c7-a18a-83b6a6f16a79" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca1b915a-c457-45c7-a18a-83b6a6f16a79.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca1b915a-c457-45c7-a18a-83b6a6f16a79.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2017-02-14" --- # Pilot for a Young People Counselling Service - NHS Merton CCG Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca1b915a-c457-45c7-a18a-83b6a6f16a79 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca1b915a-c457-45c7-a18a-83b6a6f16a79) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca1b915a-c457-45c7-a18a-83b6a6f16a79.json) ## Summary The NHS Shared Business Services is soliciting proposals for a pilot Counselling Service for Young People experiencing anxiety or depression in London. This procurement, classified under health and social work services, is currently in the Tender stage. The service aims to provide early support to young individuals who do not meet the criteria for specialist services. The tender was published on 14 February 2017, with a bid submission deadline set for 27 February 2017 at 12 noon. The initial contract value is £60,000 for a duration of 6 months, beginning on 20 March 2017, with the possibility of a 6-month extension based on success and available resources. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialised in mental health services. Businesses capable of delivering evidence-based counselling and support for young people facing emotional difficulties would be particularly competitive. Engaging in this procurement process could enable these organisations to expand their reach and impact within the community, ultimately contributing to the improvement of mental health services available to youths. ## Notice Merton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced Providers to submit a proposal for a pilot Counselling Service for Young People with Anxiety or Depression. Our aim is to pilot the provision of a evidence-based counselling service for young people suffering from anxiety and/or depression, that provides early help to young people not eligible for specialist CAMHS. The specific objectives of the pilot service are: * Provide assessment for young people with emotional health needs related to anxiety and depression; * Provide counselling for young people with emotional health needs related to anxiety and/or depression, that do not meet specialist thresholds; * Provide a clear pathway for young people to be referred for assessment and counselling in relation to anxiety and depression; * Increase the number of young people engaged in structured counselling for anxiety and/or depression; * Increase the number of young people receiving early help for anxiety and/or depression and help prevent further escalation of mental health issues. The pilot duration will be 6 months, with one optional extension of up to a further 6 months at the CCG's discretion and dependent upon success and resources. It is intended that the new service will commence from 20 March 2017. The total value of the initial 6 month contract is PS60,000. Potential Bidders, intending to participate through the procurement process are now invited to register an interest and access the procurement documents via the electronic procurement portal EU-Supply available at https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com. Once you have logged into the EU-Supply Portal, SEARCH FOR TENDER REFERENCE 26823. **The DEADLINE for bid submissions through the EU-Supply Portal, is 12 noon on 27 February 2017**. Registration on EU-Supply is FREE and the attached EU-Supply - Quick User Guide will be helpful. If you need technical support on the EU-Supply Portal, please contact the EU-Supply Helpdesk on 0800 840 2050 or support@eu-supply.com. Additional information: ***The deadline for submission of quotes is midday on Monday 27 February 2017*** ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/467952d9-c5e7-425f-9a09-827f150bdac3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Mar 2017 - 19 Sep 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC1N 2TD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 14 Feb 2017 at 12:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/467952d9-c5e7-425f-9a09-827f150bdac3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/467952d9-c5e7-425f-9a09-827f150bdac3 14th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b8b1289e-ec55-4975-aec9-c593bed196d7 EU Supply Instructions ## Notice URLs - https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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