Tender

Provision for tendering for a schools-based counselling service

TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Apr 2022 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Torfaen County Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the provision of a schools-based counselling service. This contract, valued at £825,000, is classified under guidance and counselling services within the education sector. The service is required to commence on 2 September 2022 and will be available until at least 31 August 2025, with an option for a 24-month extension. Bids must be submitted electronically, with the deadline for submissions set for 31 May 2022 at 12:00 PM.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and education services, particularly those that can deliver flexible support to children and young people across various methods, such as face-to-face sessions, online support, and telephone assistance. Firms that are able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the national strategy for school-based counselling services in Wales and those who can operate collaboratively with existing support frameworks could be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision for tendering for a schools-based counselling service

Notice Description

The successful supplier will provide a School Based Universal Counselling Service in accordance with the Authority's requirements and the National Strategy for School based Counselling Services in Wales.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful supplier will provide a School Based Universal Counselling Service in accordance with the Authority's requirements and the National Strategy for School based Counselling Services in Wales. The Service will be provided on a flexible basis so that children and young people can access support via a range of methods including face to face sessions, group support, remotely online and via the telephone when required. The Service will cover all pupils attending schools, within the geographical boundaries of TCBC, including independent schools and any further education provision. They will operate alongside and in a manner that enhances existing support systems. Services will also be available to any other pupils who reside in the authority who may not currently be attending school. The contract term will be 3 years with an option to extend for up to a maximum of 24 months in total. The annual price will be fixed at 165,000 GBP for the first 3 years.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for a further period of up to a maximum of 24 months in total

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033149
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010923-2022
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Donna Lewis
Contact Email
donna.lewis@torfaen.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1495766974

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPOOL
Postcode
NP4 6YB
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Torfaen
Electoral Ward
Pontypool Fawr
Westminster Constituency
Torfaen

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