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title: "Community Based Psychological Intervention and Support Services for People who Self-Harm including support for their Family / Carer / Support Person [4352378]"
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# Community Based Psychological Intervention and Support Services for People who Self-Harm including support for their Family / Carer / Support Person [4352378]

Buyer: PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d518

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## Summary

The Public Health Agency (PHA) in Northern Ireland, operating through the Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS), has completed the procurement of "Community Based Psychological Intervention and Support Services for People who Self-Harm including support for their Family / Carer / Support Person". This process, concluded on 11 September 2024, involved five lots covering different Health and Social Care Trust Areas: Belfast, Northern, Southern, South Eastern, and Western. The main industry category is Health and Social Work Services (CPV: 85000000). The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract covers an initial period of three years, with the possibility of four additional one-year extensions, inclusive of a potential 50% increase in service volumes. Key dates include the tender award on 16 August 2024 with contracts signed on 16 and 19 August 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social work, counselling, and community support services. Organisations like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in psychological interventions, particularly those grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed care, are well-suited to compete. Each awarded lot indicates specific trust areas, broadening geographical engagement for businesses. Companies such as ACTION ON SUBSTANCE THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND RELATED TRAINING (ASCERT), Inspire Wellbeing, and ZEST-HEALING THE HURT LIMITED have successfully secured contracts, evidencing the suitability of specialised service providers in this sector. The significant financial backing—totaling approximately £10.47 million—highlights governmental commitment, ensuring ample scope and incentive for business growth through high-impact community services.

## Notice

Community Based Psychological Intervention and Support Services for People who Self-Harm including support for their Family / Carer / Support Person [4352378]

### Lot Information

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Area

Community Based Psychological Intervention and Support Services for People who Self-Harm including support for their Family / Carer / Support Person [4352378]

Northern Health and Social Care Trust Area

Community Based Psychological Intervention and Support Services for People who Self-Harm including support for their Family / Carer / Support Person [4352378]

Southern Health and Social Care Trust Area

Community Based Psychological Intervention and Support Services for People who Self-Harm including support for their Family / Carer / Support Person [4352378]

South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust Area

Community Based Psychological Intervention and Support Services for People who Self-Harm including support for their Family / Carer / Support Person [4352378]

Western Health and Social Care Trust Area

Community Based Psychological Intervention and Support Services for People who Self-Harm including support for their Family / Carer / Support Person [4352378]

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029088-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,465,245 |
| Lots value | £10,465,245 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,336,389 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | NI PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY |
| Locality | ARMAGH |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT61 7PR |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ACTION ON SUBSTANCE THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND RELATED TRAINING ASCERT; INSPIRE WELLBEING; ZEST-HEALING THE HURT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2024 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029088-2024
- 11 Apr 2024 at 13:51 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011811-2024
- 10 Apr 2024 at 12:46 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011637-2024
- 26 Feb 2024 at 16:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006166-2024
- 9 Jun 2023 at 13:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016434-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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