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title: "Award Notice - RfQ For the provision of Engagement and Behaviour Counselling for Oldham Looked After Pupils"
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# Award Notice - RfQ For the provision of Engagement and Behaviour Counselling for Oldham Looked After Pupils

Buyer: OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fdbf051-b985-4a2c-a6fb-bef92fefd834

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council, involves the award of a contract titled "Award Notice - RfQ For the provision of Engagement and Behaviour Counselling for Oldham Looked After Pupils". This initiative falls under the education and training services industry category and aims to provide structured support for pupils facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The contract period is set from 25th August 2017 to 24th August 2018, with the procurement method being a limited competitive quotation below the threshold. The tender was officially awarded on 24th August 2017, and the total contract value is £37,014, located in the North West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support services, particularly those able to deliver counselling and engagement strategies for vulnerable young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participation. The short to medium-term nature of the support required allows for various innovative approaches, potentially enhancing the capacity of service providers to positively impact educational outcomes for looked-after children in Oldham.

## Notice

To provide structured engagement support for Oldham looked after pupils [LAC] with social, emotional, behavioural and mental health issues that are impacting on their educational outcomes. This support will be for a short term or medium term period (anything up to twelve weeks) with a view to improving the young person's engagement in the future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12695e16-0f90-4029-add2-a046f214db65 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2017 - 24 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,014 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,014 |
| 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 | OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL1 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham East and Saddleworth |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GAIN FOCUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2017 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12695e16-0f90-4029-add2-a046f214db65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12695e16-0f90-4029-add2-a046f214db65
  20th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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