Tender for Counselling Services in Shropshire
Shropshire Council requests the submission of tenders in connection with the provision of Counselling Services.
Contract summary
Industry
- Counselling services – 85312320
Location of contract
West Midlands
Value of contract
£50k – £100k
Published date
15 March 2019
Closing date
29 March 2019
Contract start date
01 May 2019
Contract end date
30 April 2023
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Shropshire Council requests the submission of tenders in connection with the provision of Counselling Services.
The Council can provide access to a small office for use during a counselling session based in Shirehall in Shrewsbury. A provider will additional resources to accommodate a wider meeting place for sessions in Shropshire would be preferable.
The Tender Response Document sets out the scope of the required provision. The provider will offer:
•Initial triage conducted by telephone of a suitable qualified and experienced person.
•Short term structured telephone counselling, where required.
•Access to on-line Counselling, as a feasible option.
•Short term face to face support counselling (up to 4 sessions, per issue, per person). A further two sessions can be permitted in extreme circumstances and only through seeking authorisation from the OH Advisor.
•Regular statistical reports
•Regular contract monitoring meetings
•De-briefing for trauma incidents -individuals and groups of staff.
•Provision of self-help and wellbeing handouts
•Mediation Session.
•Support for Staff Wellbeing Events, as and when required.
Stakeholders and interested parties include Shropshire Council’s Workforce and Transformation Service Area and Directors of Shropshire Council.
The contract will be for an initial period of one year with an option to extend for a further three year period commencing on 1st May 2019.
About the buyer
Contact name
Procurement
Address
Shirehall
Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
SY2 6ND
UK
Telephone
+441743252993
Other information
Attachments
Please follow this link to view the notice.
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
How to apply
Please apply directly to the buyer using the contact details provided, or follow the instructions given in the notice description or information section.