---
title: "Independent counselling and support for those who have suffered abuse and trauma"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043d03"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2024-02-27"
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# Independent counselling and support for those who have suffered abuse and trauma

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043d03

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## Summary

The West Lothian Council is planning a tender for independent counselling and support services aimed at survivors of trauma and abuse. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with a contract value of £360,000. The tender is in the planning stage, with key dates for future notice set for 10th May 2024. The opportunity, led by a regional authority, requires tailored counselling services to demonstrate positive outcomes for clients who have experienced domestic abuse.

This tender by the West Lothian Council offers opportunities for businesses in the social work and counselling services sector to provide specialised support to survivors of abuse. Businesses focusing on enhancing clients' wellbeing, self-esteem, and confidence through personalised counselling are well-suited to compete. The procurement process aims to create positive impacts on individuals' lives, supporting them towards building resilience and preparing for a brighter future.

## Notice

The overarching aim of the service is to provide specialist Counselling and Support services to survivors of trauma and/ or abuse, working with clients to improve their quality of life, build confidence and self-esteem and reduce harm.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The overall objective of the service is to work with clients to build resilience, improve wellbeing, self-esteem, confidence and self-actualisation via the delivery of appropriately and timely personalised Counselling. To support clients to help them achieve their maximum potential, quality of life and prepare for the future. Support should be tailored towards the needs of the individual, and the circumstances that prevail at any given period of time. The provider will be required to demonstrate positive outcomes for client's who have experienced domestic abuse. Additional information: Further information regarding this opportunity may be obtained from Iain McLean (Business Support Officer) Iain.Mclean@westlothian.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006191-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 May 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2024 at 08:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006191-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000759134
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=759134
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00140
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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