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title: "Provision of in-house Counselling Services"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM"
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# Provision of in-house Counselling Services

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccb5ed98-9b18-4b9d-a12c-5adbb861b0b7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of in-house Counselling Services" was initiated by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. This contract falls under the industry category of "Counselling services" and took place in London, United Kingdom. The procurement is in the award stage, with an active status recorded as of 17th January 2025. The procurement followed an open procedure, specifically designed as "below threshold", with the tender period ending on 27th November 2024. The contract, valued at £170,000, will commence on 3rd February 2025 and conclude on 2nd February 2027, ensuring the provision of comprehensive counselling services to council and school employees.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract's provision for face-to-face and remote counselling services, trauma response, and group wellbeing sessions opens avenues for counselling providers who specialise in employee support and mental health services. The open procurement method encourages a competitive environment, making it accessible for qualified suppliers who can offer innovative solutions and high-quality service delivery tailored to the needs of employees within the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.

## Notice

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham currently provide inhouse counselling to Council and schools employees. This will include but not limited to: 1.1.1 The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham would like to work with a suitable supplier/s to provide a confidential counselling service to all employees, including: 1.1.2 Face-to-face or telephone/video call counselling -standard 6 sessions per year as above, lasting a minimum of 50 mins (further sessions to be agreed with the Authorised Officer) 1.1.3 Trauma/critical incident response 1.1.4 Hold ad-hoc wellbeing group support sessions either face to face or via Microsoft Teams.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4c1bed0-9916-42d5-90f7-dc7cd3be6f7d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £170,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM |
| Locality | BARKING |
| Post town | Ilford |
| Postcode | IG11 7LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |
| Local authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Barking |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ANGELA DULWICH COUNSELLING AND TRAINING SERVICES; CHRISTINA KELEKUN; JOANNE TEMPLE; NICOLE GREEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2025 at 19:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4c1bed0-9916-42d5-90f7-dc7cd3be6f7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4c1bed0-9916-42d5-90f7-dc7cd3be6f7d
  16th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lbbd.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx

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