Scope
Description
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.
CPV Code: 85323000 Community Health Services
Contract title: Psychological Support to VCS Organisations
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
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.
Award decision-makers:
Louise O'Reilly and Rob Melling .
Plus Representatives from the Better Mental Health for All Steering group - which is made up of leads from various VCS organisations across LLR.
Representations:
In line with the PSR requirements, providers or stakeholders may make representations regarding this intended approach. Representations must be submitted to the Contracting Authority within the published representation period.
At the end of the representation period, the Contracting Authority will confirm whether it intends to proceed with the Most Suitable Provider Process and subsequently publish an Award Notice in accordance with the PSR.
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Contract 1. Psychological Support Services to the Voluntary Care Sector
Supplier
Contract value
- £10,000 excluding VAT
- £12,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 February 2026 to 26 February 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85323000 - Community health services
Contract locations
- UKF21 - Leicester
Participation
Particular suitability
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
AMICA Staff Counselling & Psychological Support Services
Knighton Street Offices, Level 1, Leicester Royal Infirmary
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Email: gary.waterhouse@nhs.net
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Psychological Support Services to the Voluntary Care Sector
Contracting authority
LEICESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RT5
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPBC-2775-WXPX
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust Room 110
Penn Lloyd Building, County Hall Glenfield, Leicester
LE3 8RA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Tracy Bryan
Telephone: +447825923660
Email: tracy.bryan3@nhs.net
Website: http://www.leicspart.nhs.uk
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - central government