Tender

Employee Counselling Services

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Aug 2024 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender for the provision of Employee Counselling Services. This procurement, classified under CPV code 85312320 for counselling services, falls within the services category. The contract is to be performed in South Yorkshire, specifically the UKE31 region. Currently in the Tender stage, this open procedure requires submissions by 12:00 p.m. on 3rd September 2024. The contract will run for a duration of 360 days with the option for a 12-month extension. It necessitates both electronic and written submissions, and the tender process is compliant with the GPA (Government Procurement Agreement).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in counselling and therapeutic services to expand their operations. Firms with the capacity to provide qualified counsellors for both in-person and virtual sessions are well-positioned to compete. Companies experienced in dealing with local authorities and capable of managing long-term service contracts will find this contract particularly beneficial for growth and market presence. Additionally, the sizable contract value of £240,000 signifies a substantial opportunity for both established service providers and emerging businesses in the counselling sector.

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Notice Title

Employee Counselling Services

Notice Description

The council requires a supplier to provide an employee counselling service that can supply qualified counsellors/therapists to provide one-to-one therapeutic counselling sessions to employees. Each counselling session will take place in-person unless the employee requests a virtual appointment

Lot Information

Lot 1

The council requires a supplier to provide an employee counselling service that can supply qualified counsellors/therapists to provide one-to-one therapeutic counselling sessions to employees. Each counselling session will take place in-person unless the employee requests a virtual appointment

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048a60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025615-2024
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Beth Taylor
Contact Email
bethantaylor@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1226770770

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

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