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title: "Provision of Employee Counselling Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047b8a"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-08"
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# Provision of Employee Counselling Services

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047b8a

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## Summary

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for the provision of Employee Counselling Services. The procurement falls under the services category and is currently in the tender stage. The contract value is £200,000 GBP, and the tender period ends on 12th August 2024. The services will be provided in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Potential suppliers must meet specific technical criteria, such as being a member of BACP or holding registrations from other professional bodies.

This tender by the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council presents an opportunity for counselling service providers to secure a contract for offering Employee Counselling Services. Businesses in the counselling industry, especially those meeting the technical qualifications outlined in the selection criteria, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The competitive procedure with negotiation allows for potential suppliers to demonstrate their expertise in providing counselling interventions to employees, thereby fostering business growth opportunities within the industry.

## Notice

This is a prior information notice only and it to advise of our upcoming procurement for the Provision of Employee Counselling Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a prior information notice only and it to advise of our upcoming procurement for the Provision of Employee Counselling Services. In order to provide counselling to its staff Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council intends to appoint a specialist counselling provider (the Supplier) to provide a range of counselling interventions. The purpose of the service provision is to: Undertake initial assessment of employees, following referral or self-referral, to determine the most appropriate course of action. Provide any necessary counselling interventions. Provide advice to the council with respect to the wellbeing of council employees. The supplier will provide face-to-face and virtual counselling session (whichever the employee prefers) to employees of the council (or other organisations to whom the Council provides occupational health services such as some schools/academies)

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension period until 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020766-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2024 at 11:49 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020766-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=83286&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103835
- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk

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