Counselling & Wellbeing Service

The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation, located in Wakefield, England, has successfully completed a procurement process for a Counselling & Wellbeing Service aimed internally at its employees. This process was categorised under the CPV code 85312300, which specifies guidance and counselling services. Utilising a competitive quotation method below threshold, the procurement phase concluded, with the contract being awarded to Spill APP Ltd, an SME based in London.

Key dates include the end of the tender period on 3 June 2025, the award date on 12 June 2025, and the commencement of the contract on 1 July 2025. The contract will span four years until 30 June 2029 with a total value of £49,000. This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in guidance and counselling services to secure projects from public sector organisations.

The selection of Spill APP Ltd emphasises the preference for smaller businesses with capacities to deliver robust employee support frameworks. Businesses capable of providing tailored wellbeing solutions will find these types of contracts greatly beneficial for growth, particularly as organisations increasingly prioritise mental health support. The procurement process was considered suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs, thereby broadening the scope for diverse business engagements.