Award

Provision of in-house Counselling Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2025 at 19:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of in-house Counselling Services" was initiated by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. This contract falls under the industry category of "Counselling services" and took place in London, United Kingdom. The procurement is in the award stage, with an active status recorded as of 17th January 2025. The procurement followed an open procedure, specifically designed as "below threshold", with the tender period ending on 27th November 2024. The contract, valued at £170,000, will commence on 3rd February 2025 and conclude on 2nd February 2027, ensuring the provision of comprehensive counselling services to council and school employees.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract's provision for face-to-face and remote counselling services, trauma response, and group wellbeing sessions opens avenues for counselling providers who specialise in employee support and mental health services. The open procurement method encourages a competitive environment, making it accessible for qualified suppliers who can offer innovative solutions and high-quality service delivery tailored to the needs of employees within the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of in-house Counselling Services

Notice Description

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham currently provide inhouse counselling to Council and schools employees. This will include but not limited to: 1.1.1 The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham would like to work with a suitable supplier/s to provide a confidential counselling service to all employees, including: 1.1.2 Face-to-face or telephone/video call counselling -standard 6 sessions per year as above, lasting a minimum of 50 mins (further sessions to be agreed with the Authorised Officer) 1.1.3 Trauma/critical incident response 1.1.4 Hold ad-hoc wellbeing group support sessions either face to face or via Microsoft Teams.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ccb5ed98-9b18-4b9d-a12c-5adbb861b0b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4c1bed0-9916-42d5-90f7-dc7cd3be6f7d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2027 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BARKING
Postcode
IG11 7LU
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Barking and Dagenham
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Barking

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ANGELA DULWICH COUNSELLING AND TRAINING SERVICES

CHRISTINA KELEKUN

JOANNE TEMPLE

NICOLE GREEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-ccb5ed98-9b18-4b9d-a12c-5adbb861b0b7-2025-06-16T20:20:13+01:00",
    "date": "2025-06-16T20:20:13+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-ccb5ed98-9b18-4b9d-a12c-5adbb861b0b7",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_471072/1491572",
        "title": "Provision of in-house Counselling Services",
        "description": "London Borough of Barking and Dagenham currently provide inhouse counselling to Council and schools employees. This will include but not limited to: 1.1.1 The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham would like to work with a suitable supplier/s to provide a confidential counselling service to all employees, including: 1.1.2 Face-to-face or telephone/video call counselling -standard 6 sessions per year as above, lasting a minimum of 50 mins (further sessions to be agreed with the Authorised Officer) 1.1.3 Trauma/critical incident response 1.1.4 Hold ad-hoc wellbeing group support sessions either face to face or via Microsoft Teams.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "85312320",
            "description": "Counselling services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "IG11 7LU"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "London",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 170000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-11-27T13:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-02-03T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2027-02-02T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-199950",
            "name": "London Borough of Barking and Dagenham",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "London Borough of Barking and Dagenham"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Town Hall Square, 1 Clockhouse Avenue",
                "locality": "Barking",
                "postalCode": "IG11 7LU",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "Edna.amolo@lbbd.gov.uk"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.lbbd.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-319581",
            "name": "JOANNE TEMPLE",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "JOANNE TEMPLE"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "12 Birds Close, Ramsden Heath, CM11 1JB"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": true
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-319582",
            "name": "CHRISTINA KELEKUN",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "CHRISTINA KELEKUN"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "69 Glebe Way, Hornchurch, Essex RM11 3RR."
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": true
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-319583",
            "name": "ANGELA DULWICH COUNSELLING AND TRAINING SERVICES",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "ANGELA DULWICH COUNSELLING AND TRAINING SERVICES"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "27 Norfolk Road, Dagenham RM10 8EX"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": true
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-319584",
            "name": "NICOLE GREEN",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "NICOLE GREEN"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "32 NEW PLACE GARDENS, UPMINSTER, RM14 3DQ"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": true
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-199950",
        "name": "London Borough of Barking and Dagenham"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-ccb5ed98-9b18-4b9d-a12c-5adbb861b0b7-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-01-17T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2025-06-16T20:20:11+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 170000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-319581",
                    "name": "JOANNE TEMPLE"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-319582",
                    "name": "CHRISTINA KELEKUN"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-319583",
                    "name": "ANGELA DULWICH COUNSELLING AND TRAINING SERVICES"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-319584",
                    "name": "NICOLE GREEN"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-02-03T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2027-02-02T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4c1bed0-9916-42d5-90f7-dc7cd3be6f7d",
                    "datePublished": "2025-06-16T20:20:11+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}