Counselling Services
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Darlington Borough Council is seeking to appoint a qualified contractor to deliver Occupational Counselling Services aimed at improving the mental health and well-being of its employees. This procurement process falls under the industry category of Guidance and counselling services (CPV code 85312300) and concerns a contract scheduled to start on 1 April 2025 and end on 31 March 2027. The open procedure is being managed through the OPEN e-tendering portal, with submissions required by 17 March 2025.
The service location is specified with the postal code DL1 5QT in Darlington. This tender presents numerous opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in occupational mental health services. Businesses experienced in delivering short-term focussed counselling, providing mental health guidance, and offering training to management will find this contract particularly beneficial.
The focus on enhancing employee well-being and attendance presents a significant avenue for expanding service offerings and establishing a valuable partnership with Darlington Borough Council.
The Council is looking to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified contractor to provide an Occupational Counselling Service to: Provide employees with short term focussed counselling, where psychological distress is adversely affecting their health and impacting on their work performance or attendance. Assist in the prevention of sickness absence. Provide expertise and guidance on organisational factors which adversely affect mental health at work.
Provide advice and appropriate training to facilitate management in the promotion of the mental health and well-being of employees. This opportunity is being conducted through the OPEN e-tendering portal - open-uk.org/opportunities
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The contract period is two years.
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