Tender

GB-Shrewsbury: ROCV 015 - Provision of Counselling Services

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Mar 2019 at 14:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Shropshire Council is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Counselling Services", a public procurement opportunity within the healthcare industry. Located in Shrewsbury, West Midlands, this contract is currently at the Tender stage. The submission deadline for tenders is 29th March 2019, with the contract period commencing on 1st May 2019, and lasting for one year with a potential extension of up to three years. The estimated contract value ranges from £50,000 to £100,000, and will be procured through an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in counselling and mental health services. Businesses that provide structured telephone counselling, face-to-face support, and trauma de-briefing capabilities are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The council's emphasis on accessible and comprehensive counselling support underlines the demand for innovative solutions to improve staff wellbeing, thus creating avenues for growth in the mental health service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Shrewsbury: ROCV 015 - Provision of Counselling Services

Notice Description

Shropshire Council requests the submission of tenders in connection with the provision of Counselling Services. The Council can provide access to a small office for use during a counselling session based in Shirehall in Shrewsbury. A provider will additional resources to accommodate a wider meeting place for sessions in Shropshire would be preferable. The Tender Response Document sets out the scope of the required provision. The provider will offer: *Initial triage conducted by telephone of a suitable qualified and experienced person. *Short term structured telephone counselling, where required. *Access to on-line Counselling, as a feasible option. *Short term face to face support counselling (up to 4 sessions, per issue, per person). A further two sessions can be permitted in extreme circumstances and only through seeking authorisation from the OH Advisor. *Regular statistical reports *Regular contract monitoring meetings *De-briefing for trauma incidents -individuals and groups of staff. *Provision of self-help and wellbeing handouts *Mediation Session. *Support for Staff Wellbeing Events, as and when required. Stakeholders and interested parties include Shropshire Council's Workforce and Transformation Service Area and Directors of Shropshire Council. The contract will be for an initial period of one year with an option to extend for a further three year period commencing on 1st May 2019. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0daffd9a-d83d-4388-b802-23b798a71e67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ee35014-39a3-4a3a-917e-c55353879909
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

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2023 4-5 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
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@shropshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441743252993

Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY2 6ND
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

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