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Contract for the Provision of a Workplace Counselling Service

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2019 at 11:05

Award Notice
Tender

07 Jun 2019 at 13:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Council is seeking a supplier for a Workplace Counselling Service, which aims to promote employee health and well-being while managing sickness absence. This tender is classified under counselling services (CPV code 85312320) and has an estimated contract value of £69,000. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, having closed on 5th July 2019. The awarded contract is set to commence on 1st October 2019 and will last until 30th September 2023. The service is intended for delivery in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in counselling and psychological support services. Businesses that can offer confidential, one-on-one counselling to employees facing psychological distress, particularly those with experience in managing workplace-related mental health issues, would be well-positioned to compete for and benefit from this contract. In addition, suppliers must be prepared to engage through Gateshead Council's e-tendering system, underscoring the importance of digital competency in the bid submission process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of a Workplace Counselling Service

Notice Description

Gateshead Council is committed to developing a working environment that promotes the health and well-being of its employees and are looking for an organisation to provide a confidential Workplace Counselling Service and to help with the management of employee sickness absence. The main function of the service is to provide one to one counselling to support employees experiencing psychological distress that is affecting their health, wellbeing, work attendance or their ability to perform their work duties. Additional information: This process is being managed electronically through the Councils e-tendering system. Tender documentation is only available through the e-tendering system and bids must only be submitted using this system. To register interest in this contract and to obtain the relevant documents please go to www.nepo.org. The contract reference number is DN407635. If you require assistance with the website or registration process please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. or ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e9e18bf-7258-4f9e-b6d7-c3456fa699a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225d1ea6-4c66-47e9-836a-28f80a619064
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2023 4-5 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
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Janice Lynn
Contact Email
janicelynn@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01914335959

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DDH PSYCHOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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