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title: "Contract for the Provision of a Workplace Counselling Service"
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# Contract for the Provision of a Workplace Counselling Service

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9420f772-dd67-486c-8c50-5cbd6384d0fa

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## Summary

The Gateshead Council has completed a tender process for the provision of a Workplace Counselling Service. The contract, valued at £359,040 GBP, falls under the CPV classification of Psychiatrist or psychologist services. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation. The tender period ended on 7th August 2023, with a contract period starting on 1st October 2023 through to 30th September 2025. The buying organisation is based in Gateshead, North East, United Kingdom.

This tender offers opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs that provide psychological counselling services. Businesses suited for this opportunity would need expertise in supporting employees facing psychological distress affecting their health and work performance. The contract duration provides a stable revenue stream for the winning supplier, DDH Psychological Solutions Limited, to deliver workplace counselling services in the specified region.

## Notice

Gateshead Council is committed to developing a working environment that promotes the health and well-being of its employees and has appointed an organisation to provide a confidential Workplace Counselling Service and to help with the management of employee sickness absence. The main function of the service is to provide one to one counselling to support employees experiencing psychological distress that is affecting their health, wellbeing, work attendance or their ability to perform their work duties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47fbbcfb-079c-46ed-b0ab-ddbae12c01fc |
| 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 | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £359,040 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £359,040 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DDH PSYCHOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2023 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47fbbcfb-079c-46ed-b0ab-ddbae12c01fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47fbbcfb-079c-46ed-b0ab-ddbae12c01fc
  26th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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