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title: "Holistic Options for Promoting REsilience (HOPE) Independent School Counselling and Therapy Service - Belfast Areas A B and C"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0544d3"
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# Holistic Options for Promoting REsilience (HOPE) Independent School Counselling and Therapy Service - Belfast Areas A B and C

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0544d3

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## Summary

The Education Authority NI has completed the procurement process titled "Holistic Options for Promoting REsilience (HOPE) Independent School Counselling and Therapy Service - Belfast Areas A B and C" under the "open" procurement method. The process focused on guidance and counselling services in post-primary mainstream schools within three geographical locations across Belfast. The procurement, governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations, involves a substantial value with contracts spanning from September 2025 to August 2027, along with possible extensions. The tender process commenced with the award dated July 2025, indicating active contracts with the service starting on 1st September 2025. This initiative is significant for central government authorities in Belfast, UK, reflecting a commitment to enhance resilience through dedicated counselling services.

This procurement of counselling services presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and therapeutic services. Given the open procedure, businesses with a background in providing similar services and a keen understanding of regional requirements are poised to benefit significantly. The segments covered are diverse, allowing SMEs, particularly those experienced in working with young people and schools, to leverage their expertise and expand service offerings. Additionally, the outlined renewal options and extensions signify long-term engagement opportunities and financial stability, attracting businesses aiming for consistent growth in the education and health sector. The stringent focus on quality and technical criteria ensures that competent providers can achieve sustained impact and competitive advantage.

## Notice

Provision of the Holistic Options for Promoting REsilience (HOPE) Independent School Counselling and Therapy Service in Post Primary Mainstream schools in three geographical locations across Belfast for a period of 2 years with the options to extend for any further period(s) of 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/045037-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI |
| Additional buyers | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAKE A MELODY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 08:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045037-2025
- 16 Jul 2025 at 16:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040658-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045037-2025
  1st August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040658-2025
  16th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.makeamelody.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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