---
title: "Provision for tendering for a schools-based counselling service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033149"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033149.json"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-04-28"
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# Provision for tendering for a schools-based counselling service

Buyer: TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033149

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## Summary

The Torfaen County Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the provision of a schools-based counselling service. This contract, valued at £825,000, is classified under guidance and counselling services within the education sector. The service is required to commence on 2 September 2022 and will be available until at least 31 August 2025, with an option for a 24-month extension. Bids must be submitted electronically, with the deadline for submissions set for 31 May 2022 at 12:00 PM.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and education services, particularly those that can deliver flexible support to children and young people across various methods, such as face-to-face sessions, online support, and telephone assistance. Firms that are able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the national strategy for school-based counselling services in Wales and those who can operate collaboratively with existing support frameworks could be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The successful supplier will provide a School Based Universal Counselling Service in accordance with the Authority's requirements and the National Strategy for School based Counselling Services in Wales.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful supplier will provide a School Based Universal Counselling Service in accordance with the Authority's requirements and the National Strategy for School based Counselling Services in Wales. The Service will be provided on a flexible basis so that children and young people can access support via a range of methods including face to face sessions, group support, remotely online and via the telephone when required. The Service will cover all pupils attending schools, within the geographical boundaries of TCBC, including independent schools and any further education provision. They will operate alongside and in a manner that enhances existing support systems. Services will also be available to any other pupils who reside in the authority who may not currently be attending school. The contract term will be 3 years with an option to extend for up to a maximum of 24 months in total. The annual price will be fixed at 165,000 GBP for the first 3 years.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for a further period of up to a maximum of 24 months in total

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010923-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £825,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | PONTYPOOL |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP4 6YB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Torfaen |
| Electoral ward | Pontypool Fawr |
| Westminster constituency | Torfaen |
| Delivery location | TLL16 Gwent Valleys |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2022 at 10:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010923-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0498
- http://www.torfaen.gov.uk
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

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