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Independent Counselling 2017

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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30 Jun 2017 at 11:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Independent Counselling 2017" contract, initiated by Hull City Council, is now complete. The contract, which falls within the guidance and counselling services industry, was awarded to Focus Counselling (Hull) Limited for a total value of £81,900. The service aims to provide psychological support to the Council's employees and is set to run from June 1, 2017, to May 31, 2019, with an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on April 21, 2017.

This contract creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and psychological support services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can offer workplace-focused counselling solutions tailored for employee well-being would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders, aligning with Hull City Council’s commitment to employee support and mental health management in the workplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Counselling 2017

Notice Description

Contract awarded for Independent Counselling Service - Hull City Council (the Council) has offered its employees an External Counselling Service for the last 10 years to provide them with psychological support for both occupational and non-occupational issues which have resulted in stress and emotional difficulties. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requires employers to manage stress in the workplace as part of their published 'Standards', as per web address; www.hse.gov.uk/stress/standards/. a tertiary provision of offering psychological support is required. This External Counselling facility meets this obligation together with the work undertaken by Occupational Health. The Council is looking to procure an Independent Counselling Service (the Service) to provide a worksite focused service, for the period of two years + option to extend for up to a maximum of 12 months to assist in the identification and resolution of Council employees' concerns which affect or may affect their performance and attendance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb0b237a-4b4d-4a8a-9fbb-9740741b14a1
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
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2017 - 31 May 2019 1-2 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
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOCUS COUNSELLING (HULL

Further Information

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