--- title: "008294 - Occupational Health Unit Counselling Service (Face to Face)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9958b614-80a0-40ba-be43-2da05451f319" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9958b614-80a0-40ba-be43-2da05451f319" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9958b614-80a0-40ba-be43-2da05451f319.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9958b614-80a0-40ba-be43-2da05451f319.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2023-12-11" --- # 008294 - Occupational Health Unit Counselling Service (Face to Face) Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9958b614-80a0-40ba-be43-2da05451f319 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9958b614-80a0-40ba-be43-2da05451f319) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9958b614-80a0-40ba-be43-2da05451f319.json) ## Summary The contracting process involves Newcastle City Council, which is seeking a provider for face-to-face counselling services for its employees. The tender titled "008294 - Occupational Health Unit Counselling Service (Face to Face)" falls under the Health and social work services category. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with a contract value of £400,000 in GBP. The tender deadline was on 29th August 2023, and the contract period is from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2026. The Council aims to improve employee health and wellbeing by providing practical emotional support, making this a relevant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector. This tender from Newcastle City Council presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the health services industry. The Council's focus on reducing employee sickness absence through counselling services indicates a need for providers who can offer effective support in emotional and mental health areas. With a contract value of £400,000 and a procurement method of an open procedure, this tender suits businesses experienced in providing occupational health counselling services for employees. The procurement process offers a chance for eligible businesses to contribute to improving employee wellbeing and potentially securing a long-term contract with the Council. ## Notice Newcastle City Council is the council for the City of Newcastle upon Tyne, in the north-east of England, and is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of its employees by promoting proactive ways to work and live well and supporting employees to access help when they need it. A primary cause of employee sickness absence is emotional or mental health issues. Short term intervention through counselling provides practical, effective support, and occupational health studies show that is also has significant cost benefits for employers by helping to reduce or prevent absence of this type. The Council's Occupational Health Unit (OHU) has a requirement for the provision of short-term face to face counselling services for its employees. The Council is seeking to appoint a provider of face-to-face counselling for a period of 24 months with 2 x 12 months options to extend. The service will be for individuals referred by the Council's Occupational Health Department or direct referrals from Human Resources Workforce and Inclusion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1d855b-0c28-46c5-94c1-9a2bc8c2ec00 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Dec 2023 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £400,000 | | 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 | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 8QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TYNESIDE AND NORTHUMBERLAND MIND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 11 Dec 2023 at 16:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1d855b-0c28-46c5-94c1-9a2bc8c2ec00 - 25 Jul 2023 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b92c122-7787-45cf-9055-56ce895f1785 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1d855b-0c28-46c5-94c1-9a2bc8c2ec00 11th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b92c122-7787-45cf-9055-56ce895f1785 25th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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