---
title: "Counselling service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04498e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2024-11-05"
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# Counselling service

Buyer: NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04498e

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## Summary

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) is conducting a procurement process for a contract titled "Counselling service", under the industry category of Health Services (CPV code 85100000). This tender involves the provision of mental health and learning disability services, specifically counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for the West Lancashire talking therapy pathway. The procurement method employed is a direct award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract was awarded on 4th April 2024, with the service period set from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. The total contract value is £100,800, and the geographical focus is in the region of UKD4, encompassing Preston and South Cumbria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those offering counselling and CBT. Given the direct award approach based on the existing provider's performance and suitability, it emphasises the importance of demonstrating quality and innovation, integration, collaboration, and the ability to reduce health inequalities. The contract's specifications ensure a stable and assured revenue stream for the service provider, making it particularly attractive for SMEs already established in the region. Participation in this tender can lead to business growth through the development of long-term partnerships with the NHS ICB.

## Notice

Mental Health and Learning Disability Services - Counselling and CBT for West Lancashire talking therapy pathway

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Mental Health and Learning Disability Services - Counselling and CBT for West Lancashire talking therapy pathway Contract Start Date: 01/04/2024 Contract End Date: 31/03/2025 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS100,800 however the final contract value is still to be finalised. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 27/03/24 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035727-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,800 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YEWDALE COUNSELLING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 09:34 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035727-2024
- 15 Mar 2024 at 16:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008533-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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