Award

Counselling Services

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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01 Oct 2025 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has concluded a procurement process for the provision of counselling services, specifically targeting individuals dealing with addictions. This service aims to support vulnerable clients in overcoming addictions, maintaining stability, or receiving trauma support. The procurement falls under the 'services' category and was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold, without competition. The contract was awarded on 30th March 2025 to Humble Beginnings Counselling, with services commencing on 31st March 2025 and set to end on 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £30,000, with work being delivered in the UKK2 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in counselling services, physical and mental well-being, or addiction rehabilitation. The selection of Humble Beginnings Counselling, an SME, underscores the potential for smaller organisations to partner with public authorities like Somerset Council. Businesses with expertise in psychological support and community health services could leverage similar opportunities to build partnerships and expand their operations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Counselling Services

Notice Description

Provision of counselling support particularly aimed at those with addictions with the aim of supporting vulnerable clients through the transition of successfully seeking to address addictions, remain stable or seek trauma support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a627
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061441-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS COUNSELLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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