Planning

Early Help Counselling Services

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

26 Mar 2025 at 09:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Mar 2025 at 11:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is in the planning stages of a procurement process for "Early Help Counselling Services," aimed at supporting young people and their families experiencing emotional, social, and behavioural difficulties. This initiative falls under the industry category of guidance and counselling services and is located in the UKH region. A supplier engagement event is scheduled for 3rd April 2025, with the due date for expressions of interest being 28th March 2025. The initial contract period is set to begin on 1st October 2025 and end on 30th September 2027, with potential renewal options extending up to 30th September 2029. This is part of a preliminary market engagement to scope future requirements and gain insights into current market trends.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in counselling and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, businesses can expand their service offerings and establish partnerships within the public sector, contributing to the holistic support network envisioned by Bedford Borough Council. Engaging in this tender process allows businesses to showcase their expertise and potentially secure a long-term contract, aiding their growth and sustainability in the counselling services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Help Counselling Services

Notice Description

Preliminary market engagement to help scope future requirements of Early Help Counselling Services. Aim to gain insight into current market trends and themes.

Planning Information

Supplier Engagement event 3rd April 2025 11am. Please email zoe.shrehane@bedford.gov.uk for teams invite. Since the inception of Bedford Borough's Early Help offer we have seen a significant increase in Services completing Early Help Assessments requesting support for young people and their families who may be experiencing emotional, social wellbeing and behavioural difficulties. Counselling Services are required, as part of a continuum of provision in order to address these needs, and to support and complement the Early Help offer. By ensuring this provision is in place, we can help to empower, support and encourage children, young people and families through difficult times, with the hope of them achieving independence, self-worth, motivation and social and educational skills

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eae3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011252-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

85312320 - 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
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Zoe Shrehane
Contact Email
zoe.shrehane@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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