Counselling Services

Darlington Borough Council is seeking an experienced and suitably qualified contractor to provide occupational counselling services, under an open procedure in the services category. The tender process is in the active procurement stage, with submissions due by 17 March 2025. The contract will cover the UKC13 region, focusing on guidance and counselling services.

The Council aims to enhance the mental health and wellbeing of its employees by providing short-term focused counselling and addressing organisational factors affecting mental health. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals electronically via the provided platform. This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those offering occupational counselling and employee wellbeing programmes.

The successful contractor will have the potential to foster long-term relationships with the Council, given the possibility of a 2 x 12-month contract extension. This tender is particularly suited for organisations capable of delivering targeted mental health interventions, training, and consultancy to improve employee attendance and performance. Established expertise in providing such services and a track record of working with public sector clients will be advantageous for contenders.