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title: "Counselling Services"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-04"
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# Counselling Services

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76c756d7-a386-4024-85f2-dfcac30489d7

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Occupational Counselling Services under the industry category of guidance and counselling services. The tender, identified as PB2024-01640.2, involved a competitive quotation for a contract valued at £80,000, starting from 1st June 2025 and concluding on 31st May 2027. The procurement, classified under the CPV scheme 85312300 and considered suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), was awarded to Therapy Centre Services Limited. This contract supports the delivery of services within the DL1 postal code area of Darlington, England.

The contracting opportunity offered by Darlington Borough Council presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specialised in counselling services. Given the limited procurement method of competitive quotation, smaller firms with expertise in guidance and counselling could find this contract particularly appealing, supporting their expansion in the field and fostering stronger ties within the local community. The two-year contract provides a sustained business engagement, paving the way for proven entities such as Therapy Centre Services Limited to leverage their professional experience for broader service delivery and to establish long-term partnerships with public sector bodies.

## Notice

The Council is looking to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified contractor to provide an Occupational Counselling Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f92328f4-2329-46d1-8913-862d56d616e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERAPY CENTRE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 08:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f92328f4-2329-46d1-8913-862d56d616e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f92328f4-2329-46d1-8913-862d56d616e4
  4th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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