Tender

Employee Counselling Services

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Aug 2024 at 14:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for "Employee Counselling Services" in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement aims to find a supplier capable of providing qualified counsellors/therapists for one-to-one therapeutic counselling sessions, available in-person or virtually based on the employee's preference. This procurement, published on 13 August 2024, is currently in the tender stage and follows an open procedure. The contract is valued at £240,000 and will run from 4 November 2024 to 3 November 2026, with the tender period closing on 3 September 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in guidance and counselling services, particularly those already working with government contracts or having experience in employee wellness programs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, making it an appealing option for a wide range of capable providers. Successful participation could lead to substantial business growth through sustained government partnerships and increased visibility in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Counselling Services

Notice Description

The council requires a supplier to provide an employee counselling service that can supply qualified counsellors/therapists to provide one-to-one therapeutic counselling sessions to employees. Each counselling session will take place in-person unless the employee requests a virtual appointment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad5ef8e-8bd3-4923-8e20-8434784115af
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Nov 2024 - 3 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Further Information

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