--- title: "WCC - Sexual Abuse Counselling and Support Service - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bb823a78-80c6-4e68-b3cc-0f64f707daaf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb823a78-80c6-4e68-b3cc-0f64f707daaf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb823a78-80c6-4e68-b3cc-0f64f707daaf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb823a78-80c6-4e68-b3cc-0f64f707daaf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE" published: "2017-05-02" --- # WCC - Sexual Abuse Counselling and Support Service - AWARD Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb823a78-80c6-4e68-b3cc-0f64f707daaf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb823a78-80c6-4e68-b3cc-0f64f707daaf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb823a78-80c6-4e68-b3cc-0f64f707daaf.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the award of the "WCC - Sexual Abuse Counselling and Support Service" tender, managed by the Coventry - Solihull - Warwickshire authority. This service is aimed at providing countywide support for individuals affected by sexual abuse in Warwickshire, with a contract value of £125,000 over three years, commencing on 1 April 2017 and concluding on 31 March 2020. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and the award was published on 2 May 2017 following a successful completion of the tendering stage. This contract presents an opportunity for organisations specialising in counselling and support services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With the growing demand for such services, businesses equipped to provide individual counselling, support groups, and effective community outreach initiatives would be well-positioned to compete. Successful bidders are expected to demonstrate the ability to offer comprehensive support tailored to both male and female service users seeking recovery from trauma. ## Notice The service will be a provision for a countywide sexual abuse counselling and support service across Warwickshire. The service will provide support, information and advice through; o A library of books and information o A website o Newsletter/e-newsletter o Individual Counselling o Support Groups o Ongoing training and volunteering and opportunities for individuals Signposting to other support services available if appropriate The service will be available to both males and females who need help to recover from the effects of rape or sexual abuse. Individuals can self-refer or can be referred by primary, secondary mental health services, voluntary organisations, family, friends etc. The Service will be available countywide for at least 50 weeks per year. The opening times and days will be arranged to avoid duplication and to maximise the 'choice' option for service users across 7days. Analysis of current service shows usage and access levels of approximately 260 per year, with individuals requiring specialist support for up to 6 months (small number longer). This number is growing so the provider would be expected to triage and prioritise referrals. The service will be required to be registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) The contract value is ?25,000 per annum and this contributes to the core costs of service delivery - please note this is not the full service cost. The successful provider would be expected to source other funding streams to fund the remaining service cost. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c268ba59-9a3f-422b-82d7-1e6330997518 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Feb 2017 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £125,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE | | Locality | WARWICKSHIRE | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV34 4RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Warwick | | Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford | | Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SAFELINE. | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312310 - Guidance services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 2 May 2017 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c268ba59-9a3f-422b-82d7-1e6330997518 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c268ba59-9a3f-422b-82d7-1e6330997518 2nd May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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