Scope
Reference
PSR-MSP
Description
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.
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
Date signed
1 December 2025
Contract dates
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85323000 - Community health services
Contract locations
- UKF21 - Leicester
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Signed contract documents
LPT VCS Contract December 2025 Final with signatures.pdf
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust (AMICA)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQBT-1113-HZLQ
Level 3 Balmoral Building, Leicester Royal Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
LEICESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RT5
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPBC-2775-WXPX
Procurement and Supplies Team, Leics NHS
Pen 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