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Counselling Services

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2025 at 08:13

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Occupational Counselling Services under the industry category of guidance and counselling services. The tender, identified as PB2024-01640.2, involved a competitive quotation for a contract valued at £80,000, starting from 1st June 2025 and concluding on 31st May 2027. The procurement, classified under the CPV scheme 85312300 and considered suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), was awarded to Therapy Centre Services Limited. This contract supports the delivery of services within the DL1 postal code area of Darlington, England.

The contracting opportunity offered by Darlington Borough Council presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specialised in counselling services. Given the limited procurement method of competitive quotation, smaller firms with expertise in guidance and counselling could find this contract particularly appealing, supporting their expansion in the field and fostering stronger ties within the local community. The two-year contract provides a sustained business engagement, paving the way for proven entities such as Therapy Centre Services Limited to leverage their professional experience for broader service delivery and to establish long-term partnerships with public sector bodies.

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Notice Title

Counselling Services

Notice Description

The Council is looking to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified contractor to provide an Occupational Counselling Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f92328f4-2329-46d1-8913-862d56d616e4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERAPY CENTRE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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