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title: "Employee Counselling Services"
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buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Employee Counselling Services

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-453dc2fd-2c81-43d1-b388-d22635001dc2

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## Summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract to Vita Health Wellness Ltd for the provision of employee counselling services, specifically targeting one-to-one therapeutic counselling sessions provided by qualified counsellors or therapists. The contract, part of the Guidance and Counselling Services industry, will be executed primarily in Yorkshire and the Humber, starting on 4th November 2024 and ending on 4th November 2026. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 3rd September 2024. The total contract value is £240,000, with the award being confirmed on 4th November 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those offering counselling and therapy to individual employees. The open procurement method indicates a competitive yet accessible opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute to employee wellbeing initiatives within large organisations. Companies with expertise in providing in-person and virtual therapeutic sessions would be well-positioned to leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and client base in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

## Notice

Award to Vita Health Solutions to provide an employee counselling service that can supply qualified counsellors/therapists to provide one-to-one therapeutic counselling sessions to employees. Each counselling session will take place in-person unless the employee requests a virtual appointment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fae1841-af53-4956-bf85-be20a69aae5c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 4 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £219,784 |
| 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VITA HEALTH WELLNESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fae1841-af53-4956-bf85-be20a69aae5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fae1841-af53-4956-bf85-be20a69aae5c
  4th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=84297&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103835
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk

## Provenance

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