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Whole School Approach Counselling service

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

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17 Apr 2025 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (CBC) has completed the procurement process for a Whole School Approach Counselling service under Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement falls within the 'services' category, specifically guidance and counselling services. The tender, titled "Whole School Approach Counselling service," aims to enhance the counselling offering for emotional and mental wellbeing in schools. Located in Pontypridd, UKL15, the contract was awarded on 17 April 2025, with the service period running from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in mental health and counselling services. With a contract value of £96,000, it presents a growth avenue for companies specialising in large-scale counselling projects and those with experience in educational environments. Eye to Eye Counselling, a large VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) organisation, is well-suited to carry out this contract, highlighting the potential for similar enterprises to compete successfully in such public sector tenders. The procurement method utilised is 'direct' and below the threshold, ensuring streamlined competition without the need for extensive bidding procedures.

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Notice Title

Whole School Approach Counselling service

Notice Description

To enhance the counselling offer in line with the Whole school approach for emotional and mental wellbeing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015815-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
£96,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
Helen Fisher-Holland
Contact Email
helen.fisher-holland@rctcbc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EYE TO EYE COUNSELLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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