Tender

The Provision of Children and Young People's and Road Harm Counselling

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has initiated a public procurement process for counselling services within the county, focusing on two distinct lots: Children and Young People's Counselling and Road Harm Counselling. This tender falls under the Light Touch Regime as outlined in the Procurement Regulations 2024, requiring submissions through their e-tendering portal, Atamis, by 20th March 2026. The enquiry period closes on 27th February 2026. The procurement process is open and below the threshold, inviting competition across public authorities and sub-central government sectors in the UKF24 and UKF25 regions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in counselling services. Businesses that can provide high-quality psychiatrist or psychologist services and possess strong social value propositions will be favourably assessed through a weighted evaluation system prioritising Quality/Social Value (70%) over Price (30%). With a contract value of £360,000 spanning multiple years and renewal options, this procurement provides a sustained engagement potential within the Northamptonshire region, fostering professional development in counselling and guidance services.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Children and Young People's and Road Harm Counselling

Notice Description

The Provision of Counselling for Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner on behalf of Voice for Victims and Witnesses. This requirement is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (Section 9 of the Procurement Regulations 2024) under two lots. Suppliers may bid for either or both lots. All services must be delivered within the County of Northamptonshire. All Tenders must be submitted through the Contracting Authority's e-tendering portal Atamis, https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Children and Young People's Counselling

The provision of counselling to Children and Young People in the County of Northamptonshire

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available

Lot 2 - Road Harm Counselling

The Provision of Road Harm Counselling in the County of Northamptonshire

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0653d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013415-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
Deanna Sharratt, Commercial Manager
Contact Email
commercial@northants.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

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