GMCA 1941 Counselling and Psychotherapist Support

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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05 Jun 2026 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process of interest involves the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, which has issued a contract titled "GMCA 1941 Counselling and Psychotherapist Support". This initiative, falling under the services category, is designed to provide ad hoc consultative support sessions. The procurement method used is direct, below threshold without competition. The contract has been awarded to Andrew Kearins Counselling & Psychotherapy. The transaction was completed with no open competitive elements, reflecting its specific need for counselling services. The contract began on 1st April 2023 and will continue until 31st March 2027 in Manchester, UK.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses operating within the counselling and psychotherapist support sector. It might particularly benefit small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in providing mental health services. Companies like Andrew Kearins Counselling & Psychotherapy demonstrate the kind of enterprise well-positioned to secure such opportunities given their service offering aligns with specific regional requirements. Businesses engaging in similar offerings can leverage such public contracts to expand their client base while also contributing to public sector objectives.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1941 Counselling and Psychotherapist Support

Notice Description

This commission is for ad hoc consultative support sessions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053226-2026
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
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
£43,760 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDREW KEARINS COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

Further Information

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