Framework for Counselling Services

Inverclyde Council is spearheading an active procurement process for a "Framework for Counselling Services," classified under the general public services category. This tender is set within the Greenock region, UKM83, with the procurement process currently in the tender stage, having been initiated on 21st July 2025. The procedure utilised is an open procedure, and interested parties must submit their tenders electronically via the provided platform by the deadline of 19th August 2025 at 12:00 PM.

The anticipated contract value for this project is £88,000, with opportunities to extend the initial period for up to 24 months beyond its main term ending in 2029. This tender presents significant business opportunities for entities specialising in counselling services, particularly those with expertise in managing stress, trauma, and mental health issues within workplace settings. Companies with experience in short-term or time-limited counselling and affiliations with professional bodies such as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or similar will find this opportunity particularly fitting.

The project also encourages social value contributions, fostering community benefits proportional to the contract expenditure. Thus, businesses that not only possess the requisite technical expertise but also align with social value frameworks will be well-positioned to succeed in this tender.