--- title: "Occupational Health and Staff Counselling Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fa580373-4e1c-4e42-a088-8ef4cf994898" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fa580373-4e1c-4e42-a088-8ef4cf994898" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa580373-4e1c-4e42-a088-8ef4cf994898.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa580373-4e1c-4e42-a088-8ef4cf994898.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLACK COUNTRY PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2019-03-28" --- # Occupational Health and Staff Counselling Service Buyer: BLACK COUNTRY PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa580373-4e1c-4e42-a088-8ef4cf994898 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fa580373-4e1c-4e42-a088-8ef4cf994898) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa580373-4e1c-4e42-a088-8ef4cf994898.json) ## Summary The Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking bids for the "Occupational Health and Staff Counselling Service" as part of a procurement process involving Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. This procurement falls under the health services category and is currently in the tender stage, with proposals due by 3rd May 2019. The services requested aim to provide a comprehensive support system for the well-being of employees, encompassing both physical and mental health aspects. Interested parties can submit bids for one or more of the three lots available, consisting of the combined services or either service individually, and the procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime as outlined in the Procurement Contract Regulations 2015. The subsequent contract is set to commence on 1st October 2019 and will last until 30th September 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational health and psychological therapy services, particularly those that can provide structured, evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, leveraging their expertise to fulfil the Trust's requirements for high-quality, value-for-money health service provision. Engaging in this procurement could greatly enhance business visibility and potential revenue, while contributing positively to employee welfare within the health sector. ## Notice Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is conducting a procurement exercise in conjunction with Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust for the provision of Occupational Health and Staff Counselling Services. The Trust(s) are looking for a comprehensive, high quality Occupational Health Service (OHS), which represents Value for Money (VfM) and complies with national standards. The aim of the OHS is to maintain and promote the health (both physical and mental) and well-being of the Trust(s) employees by providing a quality occupational health, and health and well-being service. The Staff Counselling service will provide access to structured, evidence-based psychological therapies including but not limited to Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) for common mental health problems and work and home-related stress. This service is provided to help staff with both personal and work issues. The procurement is in 3 Lots whereby a potential provider could opt to bid for both the Occupational Health and Staff Counselling Services or each service individually: Lot 1 - Occupational Health and Staff Counselling Service Lot 2 - Occupational Health Service Lot 3 - Staff Counselling Service The procurement is being run as an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime as per the Procurement Contract Regulations 2015. Additional information: To register your interest in the tender and to access the tender documentation, please visit https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fb74927-72a0-419c-874d-e843b27e7b9e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Light Touch Regime | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 3 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2026 | | 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 | BLACK COUNTRY PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | WEST BROMWICH | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B70 9PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Greets Green and Lyng | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 28 Mar 2019 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fb74927-72a0-419c-874d-e843b27e7b9e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fb74927-72a0-419c-874d-e843b27e7b9e 28th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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