UNSPSC 85911008: Individual psychotherapy, supportive

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NIGP codes for 85911008

Definition

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a mental health intervention or procedure of individual psychotherapy, supportiveindividual psychotherapy, supportive. This intervention or procedure is listed in the World Health Organization's International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems or ICD-10 as code GZ56ZZZ

About UNSPSC 85911008

UNSPSC 85911008 Individual psychotherapy, supportive is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and employee assistance services for diverse populations including first responders, EMS providers, school staff, justice-involved individuals, and public employees. Recent state and local solicitations show active demand across multiple jurisdictions and service contexts: law enforcement psychological evaluations for pre-employment and fitness-for-duty assessments; EMS peer assistance and critical incident counseling; school-based mental health consultation and behavioral support; employee assistance programs for municipal workforces; therapeutic services for youth in detention and foster care; and counseling for specialized populations such as developmental disability clients and incarcerated individuals. Issuing bodies span state departments (Health and Human Services, Education, Military, Correctional services), counties (Waukesha, Solano, Cuyahoga, DeKalb, Pinal, Cherokee, Boulder, Greenville, Montgomery), cities (Orlando, Phoenix, Tucson, Denver), independent school districts (Katy, Hillsborough, Cherokee County Schools, City Colleges of Chicago), transit authorities (MARTA), and specialized districts (Washington State Department of Children Youth & Families). State mental health agencies and law enforcement departments appear as repeat buyers, with police psychological testing for candidates and employees a consistent procurement need across municipal police departments.

Geographic concentration appears heaviest in Texas, California, Colorado, South Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, and Washington, with activity also evident in Florida, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Missouri, Kentucky, Arizona, and the District of Columbia. Representative recent opportunities include Katy Independent School District's RFP for Educational Diagnosticians and Licensed School Psychologists due August 13, 2026 (RFP 2516YT, $variable hourly rates); the City of New Haven Police Department's RFP for police candidate psychological testing due August 4, 2026 (RFP 2026RFPCNH381, scope includes assessments for 40–60 candidates annually with licensed Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, or Medical Doctors with psychiatry specialty); the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's PATH4EMS Peer Assistance RFP serving Arapahoe County and Denver due August 3, 2026 (services capped at $125/hour with $1,875 annual per-participant reimbursement); Solano County's Behavioral Health Interim Housing Placement RFP due July 8, 2026 (estimated $1.2 million Year 1 for shelter and housing integration); City Colleges of Chicago's Mental Health Consultation Services for Head Start schools due August 7, 2026 (MBE/WBE goals of 25%/7%, 36-month term); and MARTA's Employee Assistance Program RFP due April 21, 2026 (five-year base term, per-employee-per-month pricing for ~4,540 employees). Opportunities range from as-needed contracts with no volume guarantee to dedicated multi-year programs serving specific populations; pricing models include hourly rates, per-visit fees, per-employee-per-month structures, and fixed annual amounts. Set-asides and preferences for MBE, WBE, SBE, and veteran-owned businesses appear in several jurisdictions, and federal compliance requirements (HIPAA, Section 3, ARPA, FTA) apply where federal funding or HUD involvement exists.

Quick answers

What is UNSPSC 85911008?

UNSPSC 85911008 is Individual psychotherapy, supportive, a commodity in UNSPSC 85000000, Healthcare Services.

Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 85911008?

UNSPSC 85911008 maps to 1 NIGP code, 94876 Psychologists/Psychological and Psychiatric Services (Including Behavioral Management Services).

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