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Holistic Options for Promoting REsilience (HOPE) Independent School Counselling and Therapy Service - Belfast Areas A B and C

The Education Authority NI

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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01 Aug 2025 at 09:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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16 Jul 2025 at 17:02

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority NI has completed the procurement process titled "Holistic Options for Promoting REsilience (HOPE) Independent School Counselling and Therapy Service - Belfast Areas A B and C" under the "open" procurement method. The process focused on guidance and counselling services in post-primary mainstream schools within three geographical locations across Belfast. The procurement, governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations, involves a substantial value with contracts spanning from September 2025 to August 2027, along with possible extensions. The tender process commenced with the award dated July 2025, indicating active contracts with the service starting on 1st September 2025. This initiative is significant for central government authorities in Belfast, UK, reflecting a commitment to enhance resilience through dedicated counselling services.

This procurement of counselling services presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and therapeutic services. Given the open procedure, businesses with a background in providing similar services and a keen understanding of regional requirements are poised to benefit significantly. The segments covered are diverse, allowing SMEs, particularly those experienced in working with young people and schools, to leverage their expertise and expand service offerings. Additionally, the outlined renewal options and extensions signify long-term engagement opportunities and financial stability, attracting businesses aiming for consistent growth in the education and health sector. The stringent focus on quality and technical criteria ensures that competent providers can achieve sustained impact and competitive advantage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Holistic Options for Promoting REsilience (HOPE) Independent School Counselling and Therapy Service - Belfast Areas A B and C

Notice Description

Provision of the Holistic Options for Promoting REsilience (HOPE) Independent School Counselling and Therapy Service in Post Primary Mainstream schools in three geographical locations across Belfast for a period of 2 years with the options to extend for any further period(s) of up to and including 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0544d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045037-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Education Authority NI
Additional Buyers

the Education Authority

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MAKE A MELODY LTD.

Make A Melody Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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