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title: "Provision of Confidential Counselling Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000675816"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LANARKSHIRE"
published: "2022-03-29"
---

# Provision of Confidential Counselling Services

Buyer: NHS LANARKSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000675816

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by NHS Lanarkshire involves an open tender for the "Provision of Confidential Counselling Services." Located at Kirklands, Fallside Road, Bothwell, NHS Lanarkshire is seeking to appoint a sole supplier who can deliver consistent counselling services to its staff of over 10,300 employees. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract having been signed on 25 March 2022. The total contract value is £332,500, and it is classified under the health services category (CPV code 85312320).

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly those specialising in occupational health and counselling services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing mental health support to large organisations may find themselves well-positioned to compete. Given the nature of the services required, providers with a solid track record of delivering quality, confidentiality, and responsiveness to employee needs would be ideal candidates for this tender.

## Notice

Part of NHS Lanarkshire Health Board ("the Board"), Salus Occupational Health, Safety & Return to Work Services provides a range of Occupational Health Services to all NHS Lanarkshire Staff. Confidential counselling services are currently provided to the staff of NHS Lanarkshire through this contract with a sole supplier which is now approaching the end of its final extension term. Salus are therefore looking to appoint a sole supplier to this contract that will provide a continued, equal level of service to NHS Lanarkshire staff. ("the Service"). This counselling provision will be specifically for the employees of NHS Lanarkshire (10,300 WTE).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Part of NHS Lanarkshire Health Board ("the Board"), Salus Occupational Health, Safety & Return to Work Services provides a range of Occupational Health Services to all NHS Lanarkshire Staff. Confidential counselling services are currently provided to the staff of NHS Lanarkshire through this contract with a sole supplier which is now approaching the end of its final extension term. Salus are therefore looking to appoint a sole supplier to this contract that will provide a continued, equal level of service to NHS Lanarkshire staff. ("the Service"). This counselling provision will be specifically for the employees of NHS Lanarkshire (10,300 WTE).

Renewal: 1.4 The duration of the contract will be for a period of three (3) years, with an opportunity to review and extend the contract for a further one (1) year with an optional one (1) year thereafter.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444714 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | At the end of the contract term and prior to or after extension options the Board may wish to retender for this Contract depending on the requirements at that time. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £156,000 |
| Lots value | £156,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £332,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LANARKSHIRE |
| Locality | BOTHWELL |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G71 8BB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Bothwell and Uddingston |
| Westminster constituency | Rutherglen |
| Delivery location | TLM8 West Central Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE TALKING ROOMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444714
- 29 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436799
- 3 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434643

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC434643&idx=3
  3rd December 2021 - Appendix 3 - Certificate as to Canvassing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC434643&idx=4
  3rd December 2021 - Appendix 4 - Certificate as to Non-Collusive Tendering
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC434643&idx=5
  3rd December 2021 - Appendix 5 - Form of Offer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC434643&idx=6
  3rd December 2021 - Appendix 6 - Equality and Diversity
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC434643&idx=7
  3rd December 2021 - Appendix 7- Health and Safety
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC434643&idx=8
  3rd December 2021 - Offer Qualification Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC434643&idx=9
  3rd December 2021 - Conditions for the Provision of Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC434643&idx=10
  3rd December 2021 - SPD Completion Guide
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC434643&idx=11
  3rd December 2021 - SPD 4C.1.2 Relevant Examples
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC434643&idx=12
  3rd December 2021 - Appendix 1- Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC434643&idx=13
  3rd December 2021 - Quality Technical Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC434643&idx=14
  3rd December 2021 - Commercial Response Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC434643&idx=1
  3rd December 2021 - ITT Provision of Confidential Counselling Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC434643&idx=2
  3rd December 2021 - Appendix 2- Processing Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434643
  Provision of Confidential Counselling Services - Part of NHS Lanarkshire Health Board ("the Board"), Salus Occupational Health, Safety & Return to Work Services provides a range of Occupational Health Services to all NHS Lanarkshire Staff. Confidential counselling services are currently provided to the staff of NHS Lanarkshire through this contract with a sole supplier which is now approaching the end of its final extension term. Salus are therefore looking to appoint a sole supplier to this contract that will provide a continued, equal level of service to NHS Lanarkshire staff. ("the Service"). This counselling provision will be specifically for the employees of NHS Lanarkshire (10,300 WTE).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444714
  Provision of Confidential Counselling Services - Part of NHS Lanarkshire Health Board ("the Board"), Salus Occupational Health, Safety & Return to Work Services provides a range of Occupational Health Services to all NHS Lanarkshire Staff. Confidential counselling services are currently provided to the staff of NHS Lanarkshire through this contract with a sole supplier which is now approaching the end of its final extension term. Salus are therefore looking to appoint a sole supplier to this contract that will provide a continued, equal level of service to NHS Lanarkshire staff. ("the Service"). This counselling provision will be specifically for the employees of NHS Lanarkshire (10,300 WTE).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000675816

## Provenance

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