Award

008294 - Occupational Health Unit Counselling Service (Face to Face)

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Dec 2023 at 16:58

Award Notice
Tender

25 Jul 2023 at 13:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves Newcastle City Council, which is seeking a provider for face-to-face counselling services for its employees. The tender titled "008294 - Occupational Health Unit Counselling Service (Face to Face)" falls under the Health and social work services category. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with a contract value of £400,000 in GBP. The tender deadline was on 29th August 2023, and the contract period is from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2026. The Council aims to improve employee health and wellbeing by providing practical emotional support, making this a relevant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector.

This tender from Newcastle City Council presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the health services industry. The Council's focus on reducing employee sickness absence through counselling services indicates a need for providers who can offer effective support in emotional and mental health areas. With a contract value of £400,000 and a procurement method of an open procedure, this tender suits businesses experienced in providing occupational health counselling services for employees. The procurement process offers a chance for eligible businesses to contribute to improving employee wellbeing and potentially securing a long-term contract with the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

008294 - Occupational Health Unit Counselling Service (Face to Face)

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council is the council for the City of Newcastle upon Tyne, in the north-east of England, and is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of its employees by promoting proactive ways to work and live well and supporting employees to access help when they need it. A primary cause of employee sickness absence is emotional or mental health issues. Short term intervention through counselling provides practical, effective support, and occupational health studies show that is also has significant cost benefits for employers by helping to reduce or prevent absence of this type. The Council's Occupational Health Unit (OHU) has a requirement for the provision of short-term face to face counselling services for its employees. The Council is seeking to appoint a provider of face-to-face counselling for a period of 24 months with 2 x 12 months options to extend. The service will be for individuals referred by the Council's Occupational Health Department or direct referrals from Human Resources Workforce and Inclusion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9958b614-80a0-40ba-be43-2da05451f319
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1d855b-0c28-46c5-94c1-9a2bc8c2ec00
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 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
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TYNESIDE AND NORTHUMBERLAND MIND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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