Agreement for the Provision of Employee Counselling Services

The procurement process involves the Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust seeking services for an "Agreement for the Provision of Employee Counselling Services," classified under the industry category of miscellaneous health services. The procurement is for a service type, involving regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, with the project running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The current stage is a tender update, and the procurement method is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

The procurement falls outside the directive's scope and was justified by the provider's consistent service delivery since 2011 without major fee hikes. Key dates include the contract signing on 1st April 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, especially those with experience in providing counselling services at competitive prices.

Firms capable of delivering quality services cost-effectively and with proven track records will find this contract a potential growth avenue. The services will be beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as The Counselling Foundation, the awarded supplier, particularly those able to leverage existing infrastructure to meet regional requirements. The procurement process's limited nature underlines the importance of existing relationships and quality assurance as critical factors for success.