Scope
Reference
EDR 25-008
Description
Provision of the Holistic Options for Promoting REsilience (HOPE) Independent School Counselling and Therapy Service in Post Primary Mainstream schools in three geographical locations across Belfast for a period of 2 years with the options to extend for any further period(s) of up to and including 24 months
Total value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for any periods up to and including 24 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Suppliers may bid for any or all areas. If a Supplier bids for more than one area, their bid for each area will be evaluated and scored as a separate bid.
Each area will be awarded to one Supplier on a sole supplier basis. Each area will be awarded to the highest scoring supplier who has bid for that area.
Lot Belfast A. Belfast A
Description
Belfast A covers the following schools within the geographical area
Aquinas Grammar School, Belfast
Ashfield Boys' High School, Belfast
Ashfield Girls' High School, Belfast
Bloomfield Collegiate School, Belfast
Campbell College, Belfast
Dundonald High School, Dundonald
Grosvenor Grammar School, Belfast
Our Lady & St Patrick's College, Belfast
St Joseph's College, Belfast
Strathearn School, Belfast
Lot value (estimated)
- £685,000 excluding VAT
- £822,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Belfast B. Belfast B
Description
Belfast B covers the following schools within the geographical area
Belfast Boys' Model School, Belfast
Belfast Model School for Girls, Belfast
Belfast Royal Academy, Belfast
Blessed Trinty College, Belfast
Dominican College, Fortwilliam, Belfast
Mercy College, Belfast
St Malachy's College, Belfast
The Royal Belfast Academical Institution, Belfast
Lot value (estimated)
- £693,000 excluding VAT
- £831,600 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Belfast C. Belfast C
Description
Belfast C covers the following schools within the geographical area
All Saints College, Belfast
Colaiste Feirste, Belfast
De La Salle College, Belfast
St Colm's High School, Dunmurry
St Dominic's High School, Belfast
St Genevieve's High School, Belfast
St Louise's Comprehensive College, Belfast
St Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School, Belfast
Lot value (estimated)
- £622,000 excluding VAT
- £746,400 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot Belfast A. Belfast A
Lot Belfast B. Belfast B
Lot Belfast C. Belfast C
Suppliers must have a minimum of 2 years' experience of managing the delivery of a counselling service to children and young people under the age of 18. Suppliers should provide TWO example[s] of providing services of a similar scale and scope as outlined in the specification within the last 3 years.
Particular suitability
Lot Belfast A. Belfast A
Lot Belfast B. Belfast B
Lot Belfast C. Belfast C
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 June 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 July 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
14 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| AC6 Total cost of Area | Price | 30% |
| AC1 Service Implementation PLan | Quality | 20% |
| AC2 Service Delivery PLan | Quality | 20% |
| AC3 Delivery of Group Sessions | Quality | 10% |
| AC4 Safety Planning | Quality | 10% |
| AC5 Social Value Delivery Plan | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Education Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPHJ-6982-JPXY
40 Academy Street
Belfast
BT1 2NQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland