Provision of Regulated Advice Services

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the provision of regulated advice services, particularly aimed at service users in mental health inpatient settings. This procurement falls under the services category in the guidance and counselling industry (CPV code 85312300) and was conducted through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement was a call-off from a local LTR framework and was awarded to Citizens Advice Winchester District, with the contract being signed on 9th June 2025 for a value of £413,344.

The services are to be delivered in the UK South East, specifically the region UKJ3. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in guidance and counselling services to penetrate the health sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded Citizens Advice Winchester District, which excel in providing advice and counselling, are well-suited for such opportunities.

The nature of the procurement method and the existing local frameworks indicate potential for long-term collaborations and additional contracts without undergoing extensive competition, thereby offering a platform for business growth within the sector.