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title: "The Provision of Children and Young People's and Road Harm Counselling"
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# The Provision of Children and Young People's and Road Harm Counselling

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0653d5

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has initiated a public procurement process for counselling services within the county, focusing on two distinct lots: Children and Young People's Counselling and Road Harm Counselling. This tender falls under the Light Touch Regime as outlined in the Procurement Regulations 2024, requiring submissions through their e-tendering portal, Atamis, by 20th March 2026. The enquiry period closes on 27th February 2026. The procurement process is open and below the threshold, inviting competition across public authorities and sub-central government sectors in the UKF24 and UKF25 regions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in counselling services. Businesses that can provide high-quality psychiatrist or psychologist services and possess strong social value propositions will be favourably assessed through a weighted evaluation system prioritising Quality/Social Value (70%) over Price (30%). With a contract value of £360,000 spanning multiple years and renewal options, this procurement provides a sustained engagement potential within the Northamptonshire region, fostering professional development in counselling and guidance services.

## Notice

The Provision of Counselling for Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner on behalf of Voice for Victims and Witnesses. This requirement is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (Section 9 of the Procurement Regulations 2024) under two lots. Suppliers may bid for either or both lots. All services must be delivered within the County of Northamptonshire. All Tenders must be submitted through the Contracting Authority's e-tendering portal Atamis, https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Children and Young People's Counselling

The provision of counselling to Children and Young People in the County of Northamptonshire

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available

Lot 2 - Road Harm Counselling

The Provision of Road Harm Counselling in the County of Northamptonshire

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013415-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| 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 | THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN8 6GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Brickhill and Queensway |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 13:13 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013415-2026
- 13 Feb 2026 at 12:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013382-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013415-2026
  13th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013382-2026
  13th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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