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title: "Framework for the Provision of Face to Face Psychological Counselling Therapy Services"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Framework for the Provision of Face to Face Psychological Counselling Therapy Services

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d916c1cc-8227-4105-a756-a9173fe8b381

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## Summary

Durham County Council is conducting a tender for the Framework for the Provision of Face to Face Psychological Counselling Therapy Services. This procurement process falls under the health and social work services category and is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 20 April 2017, and the contract, valued at £80,000, will commence on 1 July 2017, lasting until 30 June 2019. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing wide participation.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in psychological counselling services. Businesses aligned with mental health support, especially those experienced in providing therapy services directly to organisations and their employees, are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with local authorities like Durham County Council can also bolster networking and pave the way for future contracts in related health service domains.

## Notice

Durham County Council is seeking to appoint a Framework of Providers to provide Face to Face Psychological Counselling Therapy Services for Council employees to utilise on an as and when required basis when referred to these services by the Council's Occupational Health Service (OHS). Please access the NEPO Procontract Portal (www.nepo.org) using Procontract Reference: DN250199 and download the tender document for full details of this tender. If you have any queries setting your Organisation up on the NEPO Procontract system, please contact the Supplier Technical Support Proactis Helpdesk Ticketing System http://proactis.kayco.com Email: ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com / Emergency Telephone: 0330 005 0352.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e821c3a-2b5b-4773-a1f4-f9489fa4513f |
| 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 | 14 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ALLIANCE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES; HARTLEPOOL AND EAST DURHAM MIND; PIONEERING CARE PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2017 at 15:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e821c3a-2b5b-4773-a1f4-f9489fa4513f
- 15 Mar 2017 at 18:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e821c3a-2b5b-4773-a1f4-f9489fa4513f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e821c3a-2b5b-4773-a1f4-f9489fa4513f
  15th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://proactis.kayco.com
- http://www.durham.gov.uk

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