DHSC: NHSPP: Lampard Inquiry - Emotional Support FY24/25

The procurement process titled "DHSC: NHSPP: Lampard Inquiry - Emotional Support FY24/25" was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care (Yorkshire). This tender, classified under the industry category of counselling services (CPV 85312320), aimed to provide emotional and counselling support to participants involved in the Lampard Inquiry. The procurement process followed an open procedure above the threshold and reached the award stage with the contract being completed.

The tender cycle concluded with key dates including the tender end date on 29 May 2025 and the contract award announced on 30 May 2025. The services were recorded to commence on 1 July 2025 and are scheduled to continue until 31 December 2027, with the delivery taking place in the United Kingdom, primarily in London (postal code SW1H 0EU). The total contract value is £311,240.

This tender presented business growth opportunities for suppliers capable of providing specialised counselling services, particularly focusing on supporting high-stakes public inquiries. Large organisations similar to the successful supplier, Hestia Housing and Support, which have experience in delivering emotional and counselling services at scale, would find such contracts particularly suited to their capabilities. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, the open procurement method invites competitive participation from entities with proven expertise and capacity to handle sensitive counselling service contracts, thus encouraging larger service providers to engage in substantial public sector opportunities for strategic expansion.