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Service for the Provision of a School Age Counselling Service

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council is currently managing the procurement process for a contract titled "Service for the Provision of a School Age Counselling Service." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focused on counselling services. The procurement is in the award stage, with an active contract valued at £1,343,888, originally signed on 14th July 2020. The contract aims to enhance support for children and young people aged 5 to 18, particularly during the ongoing impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, and is located in Greenock (UKM83). Key compliance requirements include maintaining specific insurance cover, adhering to health and safety regulations, and having robust quality management systems in place.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and mental health services, particularly those equipped to support children and young adults. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in providing therapeutic services, alongside capabilities to respond to the unique challenges posed by the pandemic, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms with established knowledge of compliance with UK regulatory standards related to child welfare, data protection, and health and safety are encouraged to participate to help meet the needs of Inverclyde Council's ongoing efforts to ensure the wellbeing of its youth population.

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Notice Title

Service for the Provision of a School Age Counselling Service

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The original contract was for a new counselling service for the provision of an early help service to promote and improve the mental health, emotional resilience and wellbeing of children and young people who are aged between 5 to 18 years and are negatively affected or are at risk of being affected by poor mental health. The modification is for a period of 12 months to provide additional funding to support children and young people to re-engage with school and learning and to provide a dedicated early help community phone and text service outwith school hours, particularly during the Covid - 19 pandemic.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a3db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007274-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,343,888 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kirsty.munro@inverclyde.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1475712364

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ACTION FOR CHILDREN

ACTION FOR CHILDREN SERVICES

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