--- title: "Provision for tendering for a schools-based counselling service" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-120835" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-120835" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-120835.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-120835.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-08-15" --- # Provision for tendering for a schools-based counselling service Buyer: TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-120835 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-120835) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-120835.json) ## Summary The Torfaen County Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a schools-based counselling service. The tender was in the services category and was conducted using an open procurement method. The contract value is 494,898 GBP, and it was signed on 8th August 2022. The buying organisation is based in Pontypool, UK, and the contract involves providing counselling services to schools in Torfaen for an initial 3-year term with a possible extension of up to 24 months. This contract opportunity presents a chance for businesses, especially those in the counselling or education sector, to provide universal counselling services to schools in Torfaen. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, indicating that the contract has been successfully awarded. Businesses interested in this opportunity should consider the long-term nature of the contract, the specific service requirements outlined by the authority, and the potential for contract extension beyond the initial term. Overall, this tender allows for growth opportunities for service providers looking to expand their presence in the education sector within Torfaen. ## Notice The successful supplier will provide a School Based Universal Counselling Service in accordance with the Authority's requirements and the National Strategy for School based Counselling Services in Wales. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The successful supplier will provide a School Based Universal Counselling Service in accordance with the Authority's requirements and the National Strategy for School based Counselling Services in Wales. The Service will be provided on a flexible basis so that children and young people can access support via a range of methods including face to face sessions, group support, remotely online and via the telephone when required. The Service will cover all pupils attending schools, within the geographical boundaries of TCBC, including independent schools and any further education provision. They will operate alongside and in a manner that enhances existing support systems. Services will also be available to any other pupils who reside in the authority who may not currently be attending school. The contract term will be 3 years with an option to extend for up to a maximum of 24 months in total. The annual price will be fixed at 165,000 GBP for the first 3 years. Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for a further period of up to a maximum of 24 months in total ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120835 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 31 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Aug 2022 | | Contract period | 2 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £825,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £494,898 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | PONTYPOOL | | Post town | Newport | | Postcode | NP4 6YB | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys | | Local authority | Torfaen | | Electoral ward | Pontypool Fawr | | Westminster constituency | Torfaen | | Delivery location | TLL16 Gwent Valleys | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CWMBRAN CENTRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (CCYP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 15 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120835 - 28 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120835 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR395983 Provision for tendering for a schools-based counselling service - The successful supplier will provide a School Based Universal Counselling Service in accordance with the Authority's requirements and the National Strategy for School based Counselling Services in Wales. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG408079 Provision for tendering for a schools-based counselling service - The successful supplier will provide a School Based Universal Counselling Service in accordance with the Authority's requirements and the National Strategy for School based Counselling Services in Wales. ## Notice URLs - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-120835 - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login - https://www.cwvys.org.uk/members/cwmbran-centre-for-young-people/ - https://www.torfaen.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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