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title: "Provision of trauma-informed counselling and therapeutic services for children and young people who have experienced or witnessed domestic abuse"
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# Provision of trauma-informed counselling and therapeutic services for children and young people who have experienced or witnessed domestic abuse

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7366aa32-1ba8-403e-9540-016340e7a9ee

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Sunderland City Council seeking to contract services for the provision of trauma-informed counselling and therapeutic services aimed at children and young people aged 4-17 who have experienced or witnessed domestic abuse. The tender, which falls under the guidance and counselling services category, had an end date of 7th August 2019, with the contract period beginning on 30th September 2019 and concluding on 30th September 2020. The total contract value is £90,000, and this process utilised an 'Other' procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in counselling and therapeutic services, particularly those with expertise in trauma-informed care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the ethical and professional standards required in this field. By engaging in this contract, providers can expand their service reach and contribute positively to the well-being of vulnerable populations in the North East of England.

## Notice

Trauma-informed counselling and therapeutic services to be made available to children and young people aged 4-17, who have experienced or witnessed domestic abuse. The service will help them to cope and recover. The service and/or staff should offer a service that is accountable, ethical, professional and responsive in their provision of counselling and psychotherapy services to clients, staff, volunteers and stakeholders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ae64523-4218-4e66-ba75-93ef8c88fa60 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHILDREN NORTH EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2019 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ae64523-4218-4e66-ba75-93ef8c88fa60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ae64523-4218-4e66-ba75-93ef8c88fa60
  18th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

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