Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c83-a1bd-7089-a549-6aa274d039b3/national-helpline-for-nhs-and-social-care-staff pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # National Helpline for NHS and Social Care staff [NHS England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-england) Estimated value £600,000 to £1,800,000 Published 10 Dec 2021 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need of establishing a suitable health and wellbeing offer for all our staff. As a result, we have operated a national staff support helpline since April 2020, to support our NHS and Social Care staff who are under enormous pressure every day. The NHS and Social Care staff helpline was also a key recommendation of the NHS Staff and Learners' Mental Wellbeing Commission report in 2019: 'A national NHS and Social Care helpline service should be developed with the aim of providing a complete emotional support service to NHS and Social Care staff and those learning in the NHS'. Common themes that have emerged on the helpline in the past 18 months, that we want to continue supporting our staff with include - • Concerns about the workplace or study • Mental health issues / concerns • COVID-19 concerns • Family issues • Isolation/loneliness • Physical health/illness • Relationship problems The helpline is also identifying to a lesser extent, concerns relating to: • Bereavement • Violence/abuse • Finance/unemployment • Drug and/or alcohol misuse • Bereaved by suicide The requirement is for a staff support helpline, to continue to provide a psychological support offer for all NHS and Social Care staff. This will aim to be a service provided for all staff during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and beyond. The service is provided for all health and care workers across the country. Currently the helpline has experienced over 14,000 contacts directly. The support line will offer NHS and Social Care staff the opportunity to converse with trained crisis support workers, and if required, qualified clinical support where needed. The requirement will be to run a 7-day service, that can operate nationally, and is able to cater to all groups and demographics. The service will need to operate at the least, between 7:00am-11:00pm daily. ### Pre-market Engagement NHS England & Improvement are currently undertaking an options appraisal and as part of this have issued a Notice to the market to gauge supplier interest and capability in relation to continuing the delivery of this service. NHS England & Improvement are aiming to enter into a 12-month contract with an approximate Year One value (12 months) of £600,000 exclusive of applicable VAT. Dependent on budget and performance the contract may be extended for a further 2 years. ### Supplier Expressions of Interest Interested suppliers should read the details attached to the notice which specify further details about the requirement, how to register an interest in the possible procurement and the submission requirements for registering an interest. The deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest is 5pm on 16th December 2021 Read full description ## CPV classification Health services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ef967305-cd20-492c-b40c-cbc2f60214cb) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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