Pilot for a Young People Counselling Service - NHS Merton CCG

Merton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced Providers to submit a proposal for a pilot Counselling Service for Young People with Anxiety or Depression.

Our aim is to pilot the provision of a evidence-based counselling service for young people suffering from anxiety and/or depression, that provides early help to young people not eligible for specialist CAMHS. The specific objectives of the pilot service are: • Provide assessment for young people with emotional health needs related to anxiety and depression; • Provide counselling for young people with emotional health needs related to anxiety and/or depression, that do not meet specialist thresholds; • Provide a clear pathway for young people to be referred for assessment and counselling in relation to anxiety and depression; • Increase the number of young people engaged in structured counselling for anxiety and/or depression; • Increase the number of young people receiving early help for anxiety and/or depression and help prevent further escalation of mental health issues.

The pilot duration will be 6 months, with one optional extension of up to a further 6 months at the CCG's discretion and dependent upon success and resources. It is intended that the new service will commence from 20 March 2017. The total value of the initial 6 month contract is £60,000. Potential Bidders, intending to participate through the procurement process are now invited to register an interest and access the procurement documents via the electronic procurement portal EU-Supply available at https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com. Once you have logged into the EU-Supply Portal, SEARCH FOR TENDER REFERENCE 26823.

**The DEADLINE for bid submissions through the EU-Supply Portal, is 12 noon on 27 February 2017**. Registration on EU-Supply is FREE and the attached EU-Supply - Quick User Guide will be helpful. If you need technical support on the EU-Supply Portal, please contact the EU-Supply Helpdesk on 0800 840 2050 or support@eu-supply.com.

Additional information: ***The deadline for submission of quotes is midday on Monday 27 February 2017***