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

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df24ea5e-3b2e-4893-9595-762aa8469dda

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office conducted a public procurement process titled "The Provision of Confidential Psychological Support for Infected Blood Inquiry." This contracting opportunity falls under the counselling services category and was located in various regions across the United Kingdom including Yorkshire and the Humber, West Midlands, London, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The procurement method utilised was a direct single tender action, with the tender period concluding on 12 April 2019. The contract, valued at £58,995, commenced on 30 April 2019 and is set to expire on 31 October 2019. A complete award was announced on 24 April 2019, with the British Red Cross Society identified as the successful supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in psychological support services, particularly those capable of providing in-person counselling and confidential helpline services. Businesses with experience in mental health care, particularly those familiar with public inquiries or crises, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The completion of this tender not only highlights the demand for specialised counselling services but also sets a precedent for future service providers aiming to contribute to public health and community support initiatives.

## Notice

This Inquiry is seeking to provide face to face psychological support at public hearings and through a confidential phone line.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab7ff83-29f5-4b85-8fa0-662e2232f45e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,995 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,995 |
| 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 : CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 8 May 2019 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab7ff83-29f5-4b85-8fa0-662e2232f45e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab7ff83-29f5-4b85-8fa0-662e2232f45e
  8th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e906325-fa79-408b-b7e7-3ba0423b8b8e
  CCHR19A19 - Redacted Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bfa26f19-b820-48ca-87f1-b3c821b270fa
  CCHR19A19 - Redacted Award Letter

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