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title: "DHSC: GPH: Counselling, Trauma and Emotional Support Maternity Investigation 25"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cbfe"
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published: "2025-10-14"
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# DHSC: GPH: Counselling, Trauma and Emotional Support Maternity Investigation 25

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cbfe

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Department of Health & Social Care, pertains to a contract titled "DHSC: GPH: Counselling, Trauma and Emotional Support Maternity Investigation 25". This initiative falls under the health services industry category, specifically focusing on guidance and counselling services. Located in London, this procurement aimed to deliver a trauma-informed support service for various stakeholders involved in the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation. The status of this procurement is complete, with the award finalised on 10th October 2025, and the contract runs until 31st December 2025, with an optional extension available until 31st March 2026. The procurement method employed was direct, below the threshold without competition.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in emotional and psychological support services, particularly those experienced with health sector engagements. Large-scale businesses like People Asset Management Limited, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited for such government projects. The contract, valued at £500,000 excluding VAT, underscores potential for businesses providing specialised counselling and trauma support services to scale operations and enhance their portfolios by collaborating in high-stake public health initiatives.

## Notice

Delivery of a trauma-informed emotional and psychological support service for families and others engaging with the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, and for the Chair, Expert Advisors and staff working on the investigation. The service will ensure safe engagement, reduce risk of re-traumatisation, and support psychological recovery for families and staff. The contract expiry date is 31/12/2025 with the option to extend for a period or periods not exceeding 3 months. The maximum contract value is of PS500,000 exclusive of VAT. Payment shall be made to the Supplier based on the services delivered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065049-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEOPLE ASSET MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 09:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065049-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065049-2025
  14th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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