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title: "1-2-1 Counselling Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068181"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# 1-2-1 Counselling Support

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068181

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## Summary

This public procurement process conducted by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council focuses on providing "1-2-1 Counselling Support" services. The procurement, categorised under "services" with a CPV classification of "Counselling services," took place in the UKG36 region, which is part of the West Midlands. The process has reached the Award stage, with a contract being signed and the service provision planned from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2026, valued at £30,000. The award was made on 26th August 2025 to ASPIRE4U COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY, a supplier identified as a VCSE and SME. The contracting authority has classified itself as a sub-central government public authority and handled communications through their procurement email.

For businesses specialising in counselling services, particularly those adept at providing professional and confidential support, this tender presents an opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the public sector market. Companies like ASPIRE4U Community Interest Company, which are experienced in delivering compassionate support, are well-suited to compete and collaborate in such initiatives. This contract illustrates a demand for skilled service providers capable of facilitating participants' improvement in employment readiness. Interested enterprises with similar capabilities could explore future collaborations with Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council or other authorities seeking such services. The opportunity for growth is substantial, especially for VCSEs and SMEs with relevant expertise in counselling and support services.

## Notice

We have an opportunity for a Service Provider to deliver 1-2-1 Counselling support for participants who require additional support to overcome issues and concerns to move them into or closer to employment. Service providers should be established and highly experienced at providing a non-judgmental, professional, compassionate, and confidential counselling service. Counselling sessions should aim to help participants overcome difficulties, working through any issues that affect them to help them see themselves more positively and plan for their future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033525-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUDLEY |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPIRE4U COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 08:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033525-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033525-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://aspire4u.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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