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Counselling Services for Knowsley Council's Occupational Health Service

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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16 Dec 2022 at 16:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Knowsley Council has awarded a contract for Counselling Services for its Occupational Health Service. The contract falls under the industry category of Company health services. The contract value is £85,500 GBP. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender period ending on February 23, 2022. The contract period is set to start on January 1, 2023, and end on December 31, 2025. The services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those providing counselling services, to engage with Knowsley Council. The Council's focus on employee well-being and integrated support services creates a conducive environment for service providers offering personal and work-related counselling. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suitable to compete for this contract. Businesses with expertise in person-centred integrated services, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), and Gestalt counselling therapies are well-suited to cater to the Council’s needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Counselling Services for Knowsley Council's Occupational Health Service

Notice Description

The counselling service will deliver and have particular expertise within the following areas: a) Providing confidential counselling services for employees who may be looking for assistance with personal or work related problems. b) Providing group work sessions and workshops as directed by the Principal HR Manager (Employee Relations and Occupational Health) c) Working with other support services to provide an integrated service depending on the needs of service users. d) Person centred integrated services / CBT / Gestalt and other counselling therapies. (2) Employees may be referred via a number of routes, either following agreement with the Occupational Health Nurse, Occupational Health Physician, the Human Resources Casework Teams, via Line Managers. (3) Short-term intermittent absences is a concern for the Council, and whilst it is not envisaged that this will be a regular part of the Counselling Service to be provided, the provider is advised that counselling for employees to help them reduce absence from work may be requested from time to time. (4) Written reports, in an approved format, must be provided to the Occupational Health Nurse at the initial consultation stage and upon conclusion of treatment. The reports should also be made available to the referring members of the Occupational Health Service, via the Medical Support Assistants to maintain confidentiality.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e40ad66-1513-4094-8b0d-8e48340588a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a11aeda-a442-4a28-9d85-16db5d9d9be0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KNOWSLEY
Postcode
L36 9YZ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LISTENING EAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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