Tender

Young People's Confidential Online Counselling and Advice Service

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Feb 2021 at 12:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Borough Council is seeking proposals for the "Young People's Confidential Online Counselling and Advice Service", aimed at providing confidential support for young individuals aged 11 to 19, with potential extension to those up to 25 with special educational needs or disabilities. The procurement is classified under health and social work services and is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 24th March 2021. The total contract value is £202,640, and the service will be provided in Wirral, North West England. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing any qualifying provider to apply.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health services, counselling, or online support platforms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate. Companies that can offer innovative digital solutions and have experience in working with young people will be well-suited to compete for this service, which aims to enhance emotional health and wellbeing among the youth in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Young People's Confidential Online Counselling and Advice Service

Notice Description

Wirral Council is seeking proposals from suitably qualified and experienced providers for the provision of a confidential online counselling and advice service for 11-19 year olds (and up to age 25 for young people with SEN or disabilities) across Wirral. Support will be offered through a range of mediums including online messaging, instant chat with a counsellor, text messaging and moderated message boards and forums. The service will operate anonymously, to encourage and empower young people to seek advice and support on issues and problems that they may not have sought help for using more traditional face to face services. The service will be a preventative emotional health and wellbeing support service designed to support low level mental health needs of young people. Young people requiring more complex support will be signposted to the most appropriate local services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf999d69-21d1-4804-aa39-38cceedc5fcf
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£202,640 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 6-12 months
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
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
tenders@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1516663841

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 5AL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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