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title: "EDR-23-005 Holistic Options for Promoting REsilience (HOPE) Independent School Counselling and Therapy Service for Post Primary Mainstream Schools, Post Primary Special Schools and EOTAS Provisions"
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# EDR-23-005 Holistic Options for Promoting REsilience (HOPE) Independent School Counselling and Therapy Service for Post Primary Mainstream Schools, Post Primary Special Schools and EOTAS Provisions

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0426b1

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## Summary

The Education Authority Northern Ireland is preparing to award a contract for the 'Holistic Options for Promoting REsilience (HOPE) Independent School Counselling and Therapy Service'. This contract falls under the Health and social work services category. The tender is divided into two lots: one for Post Primary Mainstream schools and another for Special Schools and EOTAS provisions. The tender has been completed, and contracts have been awarded to various suppliers. The total value of the contract is £24,300,000. The Education Authority is the buying organisation for this procurement process, and the location is in the United Kingdom.

This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses in the Health and social work services sector to provide Independent School Counselling and Therapy Services. Companies specialising in counselling, social work, and related services would be well-suited to compete. The contract offers a chance for suppliers to provide services to various educational establishments in the region. The tender involved multiple bidders, including both large and small-scale suppliers, showcasing a competitive marketplace for interested businesses.

## Notice

Holistic Options for Promoting REsilience (HOPE) Independent School Counselling and Therapy Service for Post Primary Mainstream Schools, Post Primary Special Schools and EOTAS Provisions

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Post Primary Mainstream

Holistic Options for Promoting REsilience (HOPE) Independent School Counselling and Therapy Service for Post Primary Mainstream Schools, Post Primary Special Schools and EOTAS Provisions. Additional information: Areas awarded to Providers on Lot 1: Links Counselling Service Ltd: Area 1 - Upper Bann; Area 2-Foyle; Area 3-Antrim A; Area 4-Newry and Armagh; Area 8-Mid Ulster A. Northdown Enterprises Ltd NELNI trading as Familyworks: Area 5-North Down Area; 6-Belfast A; Area 7 -Belfast B; Area 9- South Down; Area 10-Belfast C. Action Mental Health: Area 11-Belfast D; Area 13-Antrim C; Area 14- Lagan Valley; Area 16-Strangford. Action on Substance through Community Education and Related Training ASCERT: Area 12-Antrim B; Area 15-Fermanagh; Area 17- Mid Ulster B; Area 18-Londonderry; Area 19-Tyrone A. Spectrum Wellness UK Ltd trading as Spectrum.Life: Area 20-Tyrone B

Options: possible extension for any periods up to and including 24 months

Lot 2 - Post Primary Special Schools and EOTAS

Holistic Options for Promoting REsilience (HOPE) Independent School Counselling and Therapy Service for Post Primary Mainstream Schools, Post Primary Special Schools and EOTAS Provisions. Additional information: Areas awarded to Providers on Lot 2: Action Mental Health: Area 1 Antrim a; Area 2 Antrim b; Area 3 Belfast a; Area 4 Belfast b; Area 16 Antrim c; Area 18 Lagan Valley. Northdown Enterprises Ltd NELNI trading as Familyworks: Area 5 Tyrone; Area 6 Londonderry; Area 7 North Down; Area 8 Newry and Armagh; Area 13 Fermanagh; Area 14 Mid Ulster a; Area 15 Mid Ulster b; Area 17 Belfast d. Make a Melody Ltd: Area 9 Upper Bann; Area 10 Foyle; Area 11 Belfast C; Area 12 Strangford.

Options: possible extension for any periods up to and including 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021032-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | July 2024 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000,000 |
| Lots value | £28,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 2NQ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ACTION MENTAL HEALTH; ACTION ON SUBSTANCE THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND RELATED TRAINING ASCERT; LINKS COUNSELLING SERVICE; MAKE A MELODY; NORTHDOWN ENTERPRISES LTD NELNI TRADING AS FAMILYWORKS; SPECTRUM WELLNESS UK LTD TRADING AS SPECTRUM.LIFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2024 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021032-2024
- 21 May 2024 at 08:14 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015936-2024
- 26 Apr 2024 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013656-2024
- 19 Dec 2023 at 09:28 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037223-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/procurement-policy-notes-ppns

## Provenance

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