--- title: "Young People's Counselling Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a4bc7047-850f-4eb6-8fb7-2f679f9260eb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4bc7047-850f-4eb6-8fb7-2f679f9260eb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4bc7047-850f-4eb6-8fb7-2f679f9260eb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4bc7047-850f-4eb6-8fb7-2f679f9260eb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST BERKSHIRE" published: "2018-03-28" --- # Young People's Counselling Service Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4bc7047-850f-4eb6-8fb7-2f679f9260eb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4bc7047-850f-4eb6-8fb7-2f679f9260eb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4bc7047-850f-4eb6-8fb7-2f679f9260eb.json) ## Summary The West Berkshire Council is seeking providers for a "Young People's Counselling Service" aimed at young individuals aged 11-25 experiencing low level mental health issues such as anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem within the South East region of the United Kingdom. This open tender, classified under guidance and counselling services (CPV code 85312300), is currently active and has an end date for submissions set for 27 April 2018. The service is expected to commence on 1 June 2018 and will run until 31 March 2021, covering various delivery locations, including schools and rural outreach sessions, focusing on compliance with national policies and best practices. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health services, counselling, and educational support to expand their outreach in West Berkshire. Companies with a proven track record in delivering mental health support to young people and those capable of adapting their services to the specific needs of the local community will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this tender could enhance service delivery in schools and rural areas while addressing crucial young people’s mental health challenges in the region. ## Notice The Provider will deliver a counselling service across West Berkshire for young people experiencing low level mental health difficulties including but not limited to: anxiety, stress, anger, low self-esteem, bullying and family issues. The Service will specifically target young people aged between 11-25 years of age who work, are educated or use facilities in West Berkshire. The Service will also target vulnerable young people aged 11-25 years of age who have a disability or are perceived to be at risk of illness/harm. The Provider must deliver a service that is evidence based and complies with national policy, legislative frameworks and best practice models from across the UK. In addition, the provider should have a proven track record of working with children and young people in schools and be able to build on work previously delivered in West Berkshire (if applicable). There are three core components of the Service. These are described in detail in section 5. Service Description. Provision of face to face counselling sessions within at least four schools in West Berkshire as well as provision of counselling outside of the school environment in a central location. Provision of an outreach counselling service in at least two rural locations. Provision of workshops and/or group work on different topics where a need has been identified. This could include mindfulness, self-esteem and handling stress. Additional information: Please register at: http://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks to access the documents. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70223c13-4978-4dee-b3df-d87680dc21d8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST BERKSHIRE | | Locality | BERKSHIRE | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG14 5LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | West Berkshire | | Electoral ward | Newbury Central | | Westminster constituency | Newbury | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 28 Mar 2018 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70223c13-4978-4dee-b3df-d87680dc21d8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70223c13-4978-4dee-b3df-d87680dc21d8 28th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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