Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c34-3a62-7009-a952-6a500c4b1bd3/gb-shrewsbury-rocv-015-provision-of-counselling-services closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GB-Shrewsbury: ROCV 015 - Provision of Counselling Services [Shropshire Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/shropshire-council) Estimated value £50,000 to £100,000 Published 15 Mar 2019 Deadline Closed 29 Mar 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. Additional information: 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Counselling services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0daffd9a-d83d-4388-b802-23b798a71e67) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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