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title: "Contract for the Provision of a Workplace Counselling Service"
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# Contract for the Provision of a Workplace Counselling Service

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e9e18bf-7258-4f9e-b6d7-c3456fa699a1

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## Summary

Gateshead Council is seeking a supplier for a Workplace Counselling Service, which aims to promote employee health and well-being while managing sickness absence. This tender is classified under counselling services (CPV code 85312320) and has an estimated contract value of £69,000. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, having closed on 5th July 2019. The awarded contract is set to commence on 1st October 2019 and will last until 30th September 2023. The service is intended for delivery in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in counselling and psychological support services. Businesses that can offer confidential, one-on-one counselling to employees facing psychological distress, particularly those with experience in managing workplace-related mental health issues, would be well-positioned to compete for and benefit from this contract. In addition, suppliers must be prepared to engage through Gateshead Council's e-tendering system, underscoring the importance of digital competency in the bid submission process.

## Notice

Gateshead Council is committed to developing a working environment that promotes the health and well-being of its employees and are looking for an organisation to provide a confidential Workplace Counselling Service and to help with the management of employee sickness absence. The main function of the service is to provide one to one counselling to support employees experiencing psychological distress that is affecting their health, wellbeing, work attendance or their ability to perform their work duties. Additional information: This process is being managed electronically through the Councils e-tendering system. Tender documentation is only available through the e-tendering system and bids must only be submitted using this system. To register interest in this contract and to obtain the relevant documents please go to www.nepo.org. The contract reference number is DN407635. If you require assistance with the website or registration process please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. or ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225d1ea6-4c66-47e9-836a-28f80a619064 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - LTR |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DDH PSYCHOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2019 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225d1ea6-4c66-47e9-836a-28f80a619064
- 7 Jun 2019 at 13:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1332cb8b-bfc0-4174-8601-544841271355

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225d1ea6-4c66-47e9-836a-28f80a619064
  6th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1332cb8b-bfc0-4174-8601-544841271355
  7th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nepo.org

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