--- title: "GB-Shrewsbury: ROCV 015 - Provision of Counselling Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0daffd9a-d83d-4388-b802-23b798a71e67" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0daffd9a-d83d-4388-b802-23b798a71e67" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0daffd9a-d83d-4388-b802-23b798a71e67.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0daffd9a-d83d-4388-b802-23b798a71e67.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2019-03-15" --- # GB-Shrewsbury: ROCV 015 - Provision of Counselling Services Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0daffd9a-d83d-4388-b802-23b798a71e67 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0daffd9a-d83d-4388-b802-23b798a71e67) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0daffd9a-d83d-4388-b802-23b798a71e67.json) ## Summary Shropshire Council is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Counselling Services", a public procurement opportunity within the healthcare industry. Located in Shrewsbury, West Midlands, this contract is currently at the Tender stage. The submission deadline for tenders is 29th March 2019, with the contract period commencing on 1st May 2019, and lasting for one year with a potential extension of up to three years. The estimated contract value ranges from £50,000 to £100,000, and will be procured through an open procedure. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in counselling and mental health services. Businesses that provide structured telephone counselling, face-to-face support, and trauma de-briefing capabilities are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The council's emphasis on accessible and comprehensive counselling support underlines the demand for innovative solutions to improve staff wellbeing, thus creating avenues for growth in the mental health service sector. ## Notice Shropshire Council requests the submission of tenders in connection with the provision of Counselling Services. The Council can provide access to a small office for use during a counselling session based in Shirehall in Shrewsbury. A provider will additional resources to accommodate a wider meeting place for sessions in Shropshire would be preferable. The Tender Response Document sets out the scope of the required provision. The provider will offer: *Initial triage conducted by telephone of a suitable qualified and experienced person. *Short term structured telephone counselling, where required. *Access to on-line Counselling, as a feasible option. *Short term face to face support counselling (up to 4 sessions, per issue, per person). A further two sessions can be permitted in extreme circumstances and only through seeking authorisation from the OH Advisor. *Regular statistical reports *Regular contract monitoring meetings *De-briefing for trauma incidents -individuals and groups of staff. *Provision of self-help and wellbeing handouts *Mediation Session. *Support for Staff Wellbeing Events, as and when required. Stakeholders and interested parties include Shropshire Council's Workforce and Transformation Service Area and Directors of Shropshire Council. The contract will be for an initial period of one year with an option to extend for a further three year period commencing on 1st May 2019. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ee35014-39a3-4a3a-917e-c55353879909 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHREWSBURY | | Post town | Shrewsbury | | Postcode | SY2 6ND | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire | | Local authority | Shropshire | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 15 Mar 2019 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ee35014-39a3-4a3a-917e-c55353879909 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ee35014-39a3-4a3a-917e-c55353879909 15th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Shrewsbury:-ROCV-015---Provision-of-Counselling-Services/Y962T22HTZ Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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