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title: "Provision of counselling support to Children We Look After (CWLA Titanium) and children who are bereaved or struggling with loss (Butterflies) in St Helens"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051917"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051917.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-05-20"
---

# Provision of counselling support to Children We Look After (CWLA Titanium) and children who are bereaved or struggling with loss (Butterflies) in St Helens

Buyer: NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051917

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## Summary

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) is in the final stages of awarding a contract for the provision of counselling support services. This procurement process, titled "Provision of counselling support to Children We Look After (CWLA Titanium) and children who are bereaved or struggling with loss (Butterflies) in St Helens", falls under the health services category. This process involves a direct award, with the intended contract set to commence on 1st August 2025 and running until 31st July 2027, with a further option to extend for an additional year. Located in the St Helens area, this initiative aims to address the health support needs of vulnerable children, particularly those in care or experiencing bereavement. As of 20th May 2025, the procurement is at the award stage, following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations, with a standstill period currently in effect allowing representations to be made by providers within eight working days. The contract value is noted as £150,000.

This tender offers compelling opportunities for businesses specialising in health service provision, particularly those focusing on children's mental health and counselling services. The project seeks to integrate and innovate within service delivery, making it ideal for providers with a robust framework for delivering quality and value. Businesses adept at improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice are particularly well-suited to benefit from engaging with this procurement. The established groundwork for collaboration through this contract presents an excellent prospect for growth, leveraging participation in a significant community health initiative within the St Helens region.

## Notice

Provision of counselling support to Children We Look After (CWLA Titanium) and children who are bereaved or struggling with loss (Butterflies) in St Helens.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - St Helens Place intends to award a 2 year contract with an option to extend for 1 year via Direct Award C to the incumbent provider to deliver counselling support to Children We Look After (CWLA Titanium) and children who are bereaved or struggling with loss (Butterflies) in St Helens. The contract will start on 1st September 2025, expires on 31st August 2027 and has an option to extend for 1 year.

Options: The intended contract award includes an option for a 1 year extension, making the expiry date 31st August 2028.

### 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 within 8 working days. 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/023373-2025 |
| 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 | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD71 East Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LISTENING EAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 14:35 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023373-2025
- 20 May 2025 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023348-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/
- https://listening-ear.co.uk/

## Provenance

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