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title: "Counselling Services"
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buyer: "BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2021-09-28"
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# Counselling Services

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30e23aec-750d-4b82-b008-49299bdec9e0

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## Summary

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council is soliciting bids for a tender titled "Counselling Services" in the industry category of counselling services. This open procurement method is currently active, with the tender period ending on 6th October 2021. The contract, valued at £500,000, is scheduled to commence on 1st December 2021 and will extend until 30th November 2023. The services will be delivered in Bradford, England, and require providers to utilise an integrative approach to counselling, including specialised therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitisation reprocessing (EMDR).

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for qualified counselling service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in mental health services. Businesses that can offer innovative, short-term, and solution-focused counselling techniques will be well-positioned to compete. With the rising demand for professional counselling services, participants in this tender could significantly enhance their portfolio and extend their market reach while contributing to the community's well-being.

## Notice

The Council requires a suitably qualified counselling provider who will deliver short term, solution-focused counselling utilising counsellors who work with an integrative approach as well as more specialised forms of therapy, specifically cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitisation reprogramming (EMDR).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa03dd6a-d785-4bd2-8fcd-913731329b07 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2021 at 11:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa03dd6a-d785-4bd2-8fcd-913731329b07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa03dd6a-d785-4bd2-8fcd-913731329b07
  28th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=edf0cbf6-030f-ec11-810e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc

## Provenance

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