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CO2340 - Emotional Wellbeing and Counselling Service (Childrens)

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

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20 Apr 2026 at 10:38

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05 Mar 2026 at 13:59

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10 Dec 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Wiltshire Council as the contracting authority for the "CO2340 - Emotional Wellbeing and Counselling Service (Childrens)" project. As a public authority operating at a sub-central government level in Trowbridge, UK, Wiltshire Council aims to support the emotional wellbeing of children and young people aged 0 to 25 with dedicated counselling services. This project falls under the 'Health and social work services' industry category. The procurement method was a direct award, justified under the Provider Selection Regime and classified under the light-touch regime. The award was completed with HCRG Care Group as the supplier and runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028. The contract's gross value is £920,000, with a net amount of £736,000, above threshold, and is actively managed with KPIs to ensure performance.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those focused on health and social work services. By securing this contract, businesses can delve into public service missions, supporting local and national health initiatives. The direct award method, coupled with the project's light-touch regime, indicates a stable procurement environment conducive to collaborative partnerships with public authorities. Businesses specialising in child counselling and wellbeing services, or those working towards the betterment of young people's mental health, are particularly well-suited to engage with this initiative, fostering business growth and enhancing service delivery efficacy.

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Notice Title

CO2340 - Emotional Wellbeing and Counselling Service (Childrens)

Notice Description

Emotional Wellbeing and Counselling Service supports emotional wellbeing in Children and Young People (CYP) aged 0 - 25. It also provides counselling services to CYP. The

Procurement Information

Provider Selection Regime

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f298
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035544-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£736,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£736,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HCRG CARE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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