Award

Provision for tendering for a schools-based counselling service

TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Aug 2022 at 00:00

Tender

28 Apr 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Torfaen County Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a schools-based counselling service. The tender was in the services category and was conducted using an open procurement method. The contract value is 494,898 GBP, and it was signed on 8th August 2022. The buying organisation is based in Pontypool, UK, and the contract involves providing counselling services to schools in Torfaen for an initial 3-year term with a possible extension of up to 24 months.

This contract opportunity presents a chance for businesses, especially those in the counselling or education sector, to provide universal counselling services to schools in Torfaen. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, indicating that the contract has been successfully awarded. Businesses interested in this opportunity should consider the long-term nature of the contract, the specific service requirements outlined by the authority, and the potential for contract extension beyond the initial term. Overall, this tender allows for growth opportunities for service providers looking to expand their presence in the education sector within Torfaen.

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Notice Title

Provision for tendering for a schools-based counselling service

Notice Description

The successful supplier will provide a School Based Universal Counselling Service in accordance with the Authority's requirements and the National Strategy for School based Counselling Services in Wales.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful supplier will provide a School Based Universal Counselling Service in accordance with the Authority's requirements and the National Strategy for School based Counselling Services in Wales. The Service will be provided on a flexible basis so that children and young people can access support via a range of methods including face to face sessions, group support, remotely online and via the telephone when required. The Service will cover all pupils attending schools, within the geographical boundaries of TCBC, including independent schools and any further education provision. They will operate alongside and in a manner that enhances existing support systems. Services will also be available to any other pupils who reside in the authority who may not currently be attending school. The contract term will be 3 years with an option to extend for up to a maximum of 24 months in total. The annual price will be fixed at 165,000 GBP for the first 3 years.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for a further period of up to a maximum of 24 months in total

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-120835
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120835
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£494,898 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Donna Lewis, Richard Williams
Contact Email
donna.lewis@torfaen.gov.uk, richard.williams@torfaen.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1495742985, +44 1495766974

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPOOL
Postcode
NP4 6YB
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Torfaen
Electoral Ward
Pontypool Fawr
Westminster Constituency
Torfaen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CWMBRAN CENTRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (CCYP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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