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Framework for Counselling Services

Inverclyde Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Feb 2022 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Jan 2022 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council, located in Greenock, has recently completed a public procurement process for a "Framework for Counselling Services." This open tender aimed at providing counselling services as needed based on referrals from the Council, particularly in response to attendance management programs or arising from traumatic incidents. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 24th February 2022, with a total value of £64,500. The contract is expected to remain active until 29th February 2024, subject to renewal depending on budget availability and supplier performance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the counselling and mental health services industry, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience and qualifications in counselling. Companies with a background in workplace counselling, trauma response, and experience in managing sensitive cases will be well-suited to compete. Bidders need to demonstrate compliance with specific insurance and quality management standards, making this an excellent opportunity for established counselling practices looking to expand their public sector client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Counselling Services

Notice Description

To provide counselling services on an as required basis in response to referrals from the Council arising from the managing attendance programs delivered by Inverclyde Council, or in response to traumatic incidents, or complaints/grievances raised via Council policies such as Dignity and Respect and Grievance

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this quote is to invite offers for Counselling Services. A framework will be established to permit the Council to procure the Counselling Services from appointed framework contractor(s). Under the framework agreement tenderers will be making a standing offer to provide services on particular terms and conditions. A contract will only arise as and when a referral is made as part of this Agreement.

Renewal: Inverclyde Council reserves the right to extend the contract for a further year from 1st March 2023 until 29th February 2024 subject to budget availability and supplier performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000678740
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441957
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Inverclyde Council reserves the right to extend the contract for a further year from 1st March 2023 until 29th February 2024 subject to budget availability and supplier performance.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Inverclyde Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

MINDMOSAIC COUNSELLING AND THERAPY

The Talking Rooms

Therapeutic Counselling Services Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437271
    Framework for Counselling Services - To provide counselling services on an as required basis in response to referrals from the Council arising from the managing attendance programs delivered by Inverclyde Council, or in response to traumatic incidents, or complaints/grievances raised via Council policies such as Dignity and Respect and Grievance
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441957
    Framework for Counselling Services - To provide counselling services on an as required basis in response to referrals from the Council arising from the managing attendance programs delivered by Inverclyde Council, or in response to traumatic incidents, or complaints/grievances raised via Council policies such as Dignity and Respect and Grievance

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