--- title: "WCC - Couple/Individual Couple counselling Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2f06d951-ea58-4c53-9012-0c989dc41eac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2f06d951-ea58-4c53-9012-0c989dc41eac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f06d951-ea58-4c53-9012-0c989dc41eac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f06d951-ea58-4c53-9012-0c989dc41eac.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (WCC)" published: "2022-03-02" --- # WCC - Couple/Individual Couple counselling Service Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (WCC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f06d951-ea58-4c53-9012-0c989dc41eac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2f06d951-ea58-4c53-9012-0c989dc41eac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f06d951-ea58-4c53-9012-0c989dc41eac.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Warwickshire County Council (WCC) seeking a single provider for the "WCC - Couple/Individual Couple Counselling Service." This initiative falls within the guidance and counselling services industry and is located in Warwickshire, UK. Currently, it is in the Tender stage, with the procurement method set as an open procedure. The tender period is open until 16 March 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2022 and run until 31 March 2025. The estimated total value of the contract is £45,000, with a minimum value of £9,000. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in counselling services, particularly those experienced in working with adoptive families. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful bidders will not only provide vital counselling and training services but may also benefit from a long-term partnership with WCC, fostering community support and engagement while enhancing their portfolio in the counselling sector. ## Notice Warwickshire CC on behalf of Adoption Central England (ACE) are seeking to commission a single provider for the provision of couple/individual couple counselling services and facilitation of an annual Space2Talk training event. Couples Counselling ACE provides 4 sessions of counselling to adoptive parents where they may be experiencing challenges regarding their own past lived experiences, relationship issues, the impact of becoming an adoptive parent and meeting the needs of their child. The counselling sessions are confidential between both parties unless safeguarding concerns are raised. The provider will provide a total of 4 x 1 hour counselling sessions per year to identified adoptive couples/individuals. To have the capacity to provide private/adopter self-funded counselling sessions if required. The Provider will also provide an analytical and evidence-based report highlighting how the desired outcomes of the counselling have been met. Space2Talk The provider will co-facilitate with ACE, plan and prepare an annual training event for prospective SPACE2TALK volunteers. Introductory/ Recruitment event for prospective SPACE2TALK volunteers. 21 hour training course for prepare SPACE2TALK volunteers ensuring the principles of DDP weave throughout the course material. This will be co-run with ACE social workers. 1 x course per year. This will need to be run in the evenings and/or weekends. The Provider will also provide an analytical and evidence-based report highlighting how the desired outcomes of the training have been met. Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (CSW-JETS) for the administration of this procurement process. Providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest and download documents. The web address for CSW-JETS is: www.csw-jets.co.uk Registration and use of CSW-JETS is free. All correspondence or clarifications relating to this procurement must be via the CSWJETS correspondence function. If you are having trouble registering with CSWJETS please email us at: procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk Providers must register on CSW-JETS and express an interest in this project in order to download tender documents and be able to correspond with us about this procurement. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684134d6-d49f-4aa4-b090-42694c8c9354 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | 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 | WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (WCC) | | Locality | WARWICKSHIRE | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV34 4RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Warwick | | Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford | | Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 2 Mar 2022 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684134d6-d49f-4aa4-b090-42694c8c9354 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684134d6-d49f-4aa4-b090-42694c8c9354 2nd March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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