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title: "Framework for Counselling Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "INVERCLYDE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-21"
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# Framework for Counselling Services

Buyer: INVERCLYDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000804506

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## Summary

Inverclyde Council is spearheading an active procurement process for a "Framework for Counselling Services," classified under the general public services category. This tender is set within the Greenock region, UKM83, with the procurement process currently in the tender stage, having been initiated on 21st July 2025. The procedure utilised is an open procedure, and interested parties must submit their tenders electronically via the provided platform by the deadline of 19th August 2025 at 12:00 PM. The anticipated contract value for this project is £88,000, with opportunities to extend the initial period for up to 24 months beyond its main term ending in 2029.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for entities specialising in counselling services, particularly those with expertise in managing stress, trauma, and mental health issues within workplace settings. Companies with experience in short-term or time-limited counselling and affiliations with professional bodies such as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or similar will find this opportunity particularly fitting. The project also encourages social value contributions, fostering community benefits proportional to the contract expenditure. Thus, businesses that not only possess the requisite technical expertise but also align with social value frameworks will be well-positioned to succeed in this tender.

## Notice

Inverclyde Council require a counselling service to handle all referrals made by the council, these may arise from: - The Managing Attendance Programmes implemented by Inverclyde Council. - Any traumatic incidents affecting employees. - Complaints or grievances raised under Inverclyde Council's policies such as Dignity and Respect or Grievance Procedures. Additionally, Provider(s) will offer Counselling Services to employees facing stress and mental health issues, with the primary aim of maximising attendance at work and preventing absences. Please note the below list is an example of where employees may require support but is not exhaustive: - Stress at home or work - Family/relationship problems - Harassment or bullying at work - Bereavement - Anxiety and depression - Post-traumatic stress or trauma - Addiction issues - Critical incident debriefing - Concerns that are causing anxiety.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Inverclyde Council require a counselling service to handle all referrals made by the council, these may arise from: - The Managing Attendance Programmes implemented by Inverclyde Council. - Any traumatic incidents affecting employees. - Complaints or grievances raised under Inverclyde Council's policies such as Dignity and Respect or Grievance Procedures. Additionally, Provider(s) will offer Counselling Services to employees facing stress and mental health issues, with the primary aim of maximising attendance at work and preventing absences. Please note the below list is an example of where employees may require support but is not exhaustive: - Stress at home or work - Family/relationship problems - Harassment or bullying at work - Bereavement - Anxiety and depression - Post-traumatic stress or trauma - Addiction issues - Critical incident debriefing - Concerns that are causing anxiety.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: The contract has the option to extend for two 12 month periods after the intial contract period ends from 13th October 2027 until 12th October 2028 and a further option to extend for a further year from 13th October 2028 until 12th October 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535069 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If there is still a requirement for Counselling Services after the contract has ended including any extension periods. Inverclyde Council will readvertise the contract. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,000 |
| Lots value | £88,000 |
| 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 | INVERCLYDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GREENOCK |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA15 1LX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Inverclyde |
| Electoral ward | Inverclyde North |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535069

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535069
  Framework for Counselling Services - Inverclyde Council require a counselling service to handle all referrals made by the council, these may arise from: - The Managing Attendance Programmes implemented by Inverclyde Council. - Any traumatic incidents affecting employees. - Complaints or grievances raised under Inverclyde Council's policies such as Dignity and Respect or Grievance Procedures. Additionally, Provider(s) will offer Counselling Services to employees facing stress and mental health issues, with the primary aim of maximising attendance at work and preventing absences. Please note the below list is an example of where employees may require support but is not exhaustive: - Stress at home or work - Family/relationship problems - Harassment or bullying at work - Bereavement - Anxiety and depression - Post-traumatic stress or trauma - Addiction issues - Critical incident debriefing - Concerns that are causing anxiety.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804506
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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