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title: "Domestic Abuse Counselling Services"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Domestic Abuse Counselling Services

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a74ec184-24c4-4067-940f-f3c907803dc1

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## Summary

Nottinghamshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Domestic Abuse Counselling Services, with a focus on therapeutic support for survivors in Nottinghamshire, excluding Nottingham City. The contract is divided into three lots: Female Counselling, Children and Young People (CYP) Counselling, and Male Counselling. This procurement falls under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and is worth £250,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract period starts on 20 January 2025 and ends on 19 January 2027, with the awarding taking place on 9 January 2025. The suppliers awarded are TLC: Talk, Listen, Change, and Base 51, with the services classified under "Other community, social and personal services" and "Counselling services".

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and therapeutic support services, particularly those experienced in handling diverse demographics such as women, children, and men affected by domestic abuse. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is open and aims to include these organisations. Winning this contract can help businesses expand their service offerings and enhance their reputation in the sector of social and community support, thereby driving business growth and contributing to the well-being of the community.

## Notice

Nottinghamshire County Council (the Council) is seeking Provider/s to deliver therapeutic support and counselling services for survivors of domestic abuse in Nottinghamshire (excluding Nottingham City). Nottinghamshire County Council's Domestic Abuse strategic vision is to be a place where survivors are supported to feel safe and are able to rebuild their lives following domestic abuse. The provision of therapeutic support and counselling is part of the recovery process. Recovery is not linear and can take considerable time, some survivors may require counselling for trauma relating to events some years ago. There is no time limit upon this. The Contract is split into three lots: * Lot 1 - Female Counselling * Lot 2 - Children and Young People (CYP) Counselling * Lot 3 - Male Counselling The Contract is commissioned under the Light Touch Regime 74 -77 Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f93d9c2a-da3f-44f0-947a-27a792e184b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2025 - 2 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BASE 51; TLC: TALK, LISTEN, CHANGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f93d9c2a-da3f-44f0-947a-27a792e184b5
- 17 Oct 2024 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ef0696-47d8-4d97-abe1-8a58bb18aa36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f93d9c2a-da3f-44f0-947a-27a792e184b5
  12th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ef0696-47d8-4d97-abe1-8a58bb18aa36
  17th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=fd82b124-105e-ef11-812e-005056b64545
  Link to ProContract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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