This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Dec 2023 at 11:33

Tender

05 May 2023 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Renfrewshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a school-based counselling service to Place2Be. The contract, titled "School Based Counselling," falls under the services category with a focus on providing therapeutic support to children and young people in three primary schools and one secondary school in Renfrewshire. The service aims to enhance mental health, well-being, and emotional resilience, particularly for students with more complex needs. The contract encompasses various quality assessment criteria, including child protection, service delivery improvement, and fair work practices.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing counselling services, especially those experienced in supporting children and young people. Interested organisations must demonstrate an understanding of local community needs and a commitment to delivering culturally appropriate and inequalities-sensitive services. Renfrewshire Council emphasises the importance of meeting stringent quality standards and professional qualifications to ensure the effective delivery of the counselling service. Potential bidders should note that the procurement process involves electronic submissions and adherence to specific selection criteria, including suitability assessments and financial requirements as outlined in the tender documents.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

School Based Counselling

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Children's Services are seeking to contract for a school-based counselling service. It will cover three primary schools and one secondary school to provide therapeutic support and improve the mental health and wellbeing and emotional resilience of children and young people. This contract aims to support children and young people referred to the service by the school - usually those with more complex needs. The service will be available for at least two consecutive days a week in two of the primary schools and 2.5 consecutive days a week in one primary and the secondary school throughout school term time. It is expected that the provider will be flexible and responsive to local need as appropriate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Tender Procedure was conducted in accordance with an above Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) Threshold Open Tender procedure relating to a Services Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c6d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035909-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

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
£343,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Renfrewshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Postcode Area
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
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Place2Be

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