Tender

Counselling Services

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 12:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council is seeking to appoint a qualified contractor to deliver Occupational Counselling Services aimed at improving the mental health and well-being of its employees. This procurement process falls under the industry category of Guidance and counselling services (CPV code 85312300) and concerns a contract scheduled to start on 1 April 2025 and end on 31 March 2027. The open procedure is being managed through the OPEN e-tendering portal, with submissions required by 17 March 2025. The service location is specified with the postal code DL1 5QT in Darlington.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in occupational mental health services. Businesses experienced in delivering short-term focussed counselling, providing mental health guidance, and offering training to management will find this contract particularly beneficial. The focus on enhancing employee well-being and attendance presents a significant avenue for expanding service offerings and establishing a valuable partnership with Darlington Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Counselling Services

Notice Description

The Council is looking to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified contractor to provide an Occupational Counselling Service to: Provide employees with short term focussed counselling, where psychological distress is adversely affecting their health and impacting on their work performance or attendance. Assist in the prevention of sickness absence. Provide expertise and guidance on organisational factors which adversely affect mental health at work. Provide advice and appropriate training to facilitate management in the promotion of the mental health and well-being of employees. This opportunity is being conducted through the OPEN e-tendering portal - https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5b4e39-c6b3-48ca-a1f2-ee8a4a231931
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jackie Elliott
Contact Email
jackie.elliott@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01325 405496

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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