Scope
Reference
CR202511001
Description
The Provision of Counselling for Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner on behalf of Voice for Victims and Witnesses. This requirement is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (Section 9 of the Procurement Regulations 2024) under two lots. Suppliers may bid for either or both lots. All services must be delivered within the County of Northamptonshire.
All Tenders must be submitted through the Contracting Authority’s e-tendering portal Atamis, https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029
- Possible extension to 30 June 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extensions available
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
Contract locations
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Children and Young People's Counselling
Description
The provision of counselling to Children and Young People in the County of Northamptonshire
Lot value (estimated)
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Road Harm Counselling
Description
The Provision of Road Harm Counselling in the County of Northamptonshire
Lot value (estimated)
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Children and Young People's Counselling
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Road Harm Counselling
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All documents should be submitted via the Atamis eProcurement Portal. https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The winner bidder will be the supplier who scores highest in Quality/Social Value (70%) and Price (30%)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQZB-4253-GCQD
Darby House ,Darby Close ,Park Farm Industrial Estate
Wellingborough
NN8 6GS
United Kingdom
Contact name: Deanna Sharratt, Commercial Manager
Email: commercial@northants.police.uk
Website: https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Region: UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government