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Contract for the Provision of a Workplace Counselling Service

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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26 Sep 2023 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Gateshead Council has completed a tender process for the provision of a Workplace Counselling Service. The contract, valued at £359,040 GBP, falls under the CPV classification of Psychiatrist or psychologist services. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation. The tender period ended on 7th August 2023, with a contract period starting on 1st October 2023 through to 30th September 2025. The buying organisation is based in Gateshead, North East, United Kingdom.

This tender offers opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs that provide psychological counselling services. Businesses suited for this opportunity would need expertise in supporting employees facing psychological distress affecting their health and work performance. The contract duration provides a stable revenue stream for the winning supplier, DDH Psychological Solutions Limited, to deliver workplace counselling services in the specified region.

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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 has appointed 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9420f772-dd67-486c-8c50-5cbd6384d0fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47fbbcfb-079c-46ed-b0ab-ddbae12c01fc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£359,040 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£359,040 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2025 2-3 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
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Hannah Millar
Contact Email
hannahmillar@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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