Published date: 28 March 2018

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 27 April 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Guidance and counselling services - 85312300

  • Counselling services - 85312320

Location of contract

RG14 5LD

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

P00000018

Published date

28 March 2018

Closing date

27 April 2018

Contract start date

1 June 2018

Contract end date

31 March 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Provider will deliver a counselling service across West Berkshire for young people experiencing low level mental health difficulties including but not limited to: anxiety, stress, anger, low self-esteem, bullying and family issues. The Service will specifically target young people aged between 11-25 years of age who work, are educated or use facilities in West Berkshire. The Service will also target vulnerable young people aged 11-25 years of age who have a disability or are perceived to be at risk of illness/harm.

The Provider must deliver a service that is evidence based and complies with national policy, legislative frameworks and best practice models from across the UK. In addition, the provider should have a proven track record of working with children and young people in schools and be able to build on work previously delivered in West Berkshire (if applicable).

There are three core components of the Service. These are described in detail in section 5. Service Description.

Provision of face to face counselling sessions within at least four schools in West Berkshire as well as provision of counselling outside of the school environment in a central location.

Provision of an outreach counselling service in at least two rural locations.

Provision of workshops and/or group work on different topics where a need has been identified. This could include mindfulness, self-esteem and handling stress.

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Edward Clintworth

Address

Market Street
Newbury
Berkshire
RG14 5LD
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1635503255

Email

edward.clintworth@westberks.gov.uk