---
title: "PSR- (MSP) - Psychological Support to VCS Organisations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0655ec"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-03-02"
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# PSR- (MSP) - Psychological Support to VCS Organisations

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0655ec

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust focuses on delivering psychological support services to Voluntary Care Sector (VCS) organisations across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. The initiative, titled "PSR - (MSP) - Psychological Support to VCS Organisations," falls under the community health services category. The procurement was completed through a direct, below-threshold process without competition, aiming to provide high-quality, effective care through counselling services. The contract period extends from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027, with a key deadline for expression of interest by 27th February 2026. The procurement was administered from the Leics NHS office in Glenfield, Leicester.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in psychological counselling. As the services must be evidence-based and delivered by qualified practitioners, organisations with a proven track record in mental health support would be well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in delivering integrated and sustainable healthcare solutions can benefit from addressing the PSR key criteria such as social value and innovation. Large-scale entities like AMICA Staff Counselling & Psychological Support Services, which won the award, demonstrate the demand for comprehensive services tailored to community health needs. This procurement process underscores the importance of collaboration and service integration within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

LPT has considered the requirement to ensure that commissioned counselling services are capable of delivering high quality, safe and effective care. The proposed counselling service model provides evidence based interventions delivered by qualified practitioners, with routine outcome monitoring and feedback mechanisms to maintain high service standards. LPT were looking for a provider to supply counselling Services in relation to staff working within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland VCS organisations. To provide the following requirements: * 1:1 Counselling, up to 4 sessions per client * Workforce Support Group: Approx. 2 hour Support Group or Drop-in session * Manager Support Group: Approx. 2 hour Support Group or Drop-in session This notice is published in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Contracting Authority hereby gives notice of its intention to use the Most Suitable Provider Process to arrange the provision of the relevant health care services. The Contracting Authority intends to identify the most suitable provider by assessing potential providers against the PSR key criteria, including: * Quality and innovation, * Value, * Integration, collaboration and service sustainability, * Access, reducing inequalities and patient choice, * Social value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018612-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| Contracts value | £10,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST |
| Locality | PEN LLOYD BUILDING, COUNTY HALL GLENFIELD, LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AMICA STAFF COUNSELLING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT SERVICES; UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS LEICESTER NHS TRUST (AMICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 16:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018612-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 12:27 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014269-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018612-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014269-2026
  17th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12787

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicspart.nhs.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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