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title: "Counsellors - Associate Therapists"
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# Counsellors - Associate Therapists

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc21dd9f-3b02-4a24-808a-0b61caa639f1

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## Summary

Lancashire Constabulary is seeking to provide ongoing counselling services through the appointment of associate therapists, with the tender titled "Counsellors - Associate Therapists." This procurement falls under the health services sector and is located in the North West of England. The tender has been awarded with a budget value of £68,000, divided among 21 therapists. The competitive quotation procurement method was utilised, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2020 and conclude on 30th September 2021. The tender was officially awarded on 24th August 2020, with the publication date being 25th August 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in mental health and counselling services. Businesses with expertise in delivering therapeutic support and those that can provide personnel equipped to meet the specific needs of Lancashire Constabulary's Occupational Health Department would be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

This is an ongoing service provided by a number of associate therapists for counselling services. The Head of our Occupational health advertises for local therapists each year. This year they appointed a further therapist to add to the 20 already in place. The value is the overall budget for the 21 therapists carrying out the service split appropriately dependant upon the location of the therapist and staff needs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1edcd80a-efd5-41ef-a2ba-268cbe6d08e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2020 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1edcd80a-efd5-41ef-a2ba-268cbe6d08e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1edcd80a-efd5-41ef-a2ba-268cbe6d08e7
  25th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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