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Couple/Individual Couple Counselling Service

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Apr 2022 at 14:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Warwickshire County Council, which on behalf of Adoption Central England (ACE), has awarded a contract for a 'Couple/Individual Couple Counselling Service'. This service falls under the guidance and counselling services category and is intended for the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold, with the contract period commencing on 1st May 2022 and concluding on 30th April 2027. The award announcement was made on 13th April 2022, and details of the tender were published on 19th April 2022, valued at £45,000 for the services provided.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in counselling and training services, particularly those offering support for adoptive families. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, especially those that can provide evidence-based counselling sessions and develop training programmes. Companies with experience in similar service delivery can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolios and improve support structures for adoptive parents in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Couple/Individual Couple Counselling Service

Notice Description

Warwickshire CC on behalf of Adoption Central England (ACE) has commissioned a single provider for the provision of couple/individual couple counselling services and facilitation of an annual Space2Talk training event. Couples Counselling ACE provides 4 sessions of counselling to adoptive parents where they may be experiencing challenges regarding their own past lived experiences, relationship issues, the impact of becoming an adoptive parent and meeting the needs of their child. The counselling sessions are confidential between both parties unless safeguarding concerns are raised. The provider will provide a total of 4 x 1 hour counselling sessions per year to identified adoptive couples/individuals. To have the capacity to provide private/adopter self-funded counselling sessions if required. The Provider will also provide an analytical and evidence-based report highlighting how the desired outcomes of the counselling have been met. Space2Talk The provider will co-facilitate with ACE, plan and prepare an annual training event for prospective SPACE2TALK volunteers. Introductory/ Recruitment event for prospective SPACE2TALK volunteers. 21 hour training course for prepare SPACE2TALK volunteers ensuring the principles of DDP weave throughout the course material. This will be co-run with ACE social workers. 1 x course per year. This will need to be run in the evenings and/or weekends. The Provider will also provide an analytical and evidence-based report highlighting how the desired outcomes of the training have been met.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69d9deb0-0152-43f2-af5e-636180a698d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f15a65b6-9b31-407d-8f5f-7ff14fe9bea2
Current Stage
Award
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 (below threshold)
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2027 Over 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
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELIZABETH HEADLEY, CONSULTANT COUNSELLOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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