Labour run Wigan council puts £1/2 million counselling service out to private companies

Did you know that Labour run Wigan council has privatised numerous services despite Wigan Labour party claiming to be the party opposed to privatisation?

One such contract is below for counselling services recently put out to tender and worth up to £1/2 million to private companies.

Wigan Council

Title:

084 – Referred Counselling Service

Additional Categorisation(s):

None

Summary:

The Referred Counselling Service will provide support and counselling for all referred Parents, Children & Young People who meet the service criteria.  The service will focus on providing:

A contribution to the 0-5 Mental Health service for infants and children by providing support and counselling for parents identified as suffering from post natal depression and other vulnerabilities.

Supporting the specific vulnerabilities, identified within the targeted groups, and by offering counselling to priority groups.

Responding to the needs of newly emerging groups, specific incidents and emergencies as may occur within the Borough.

Indicative budget:

£300,000 contract value for 3 years of service delivery, equating to £100,000 a year.

The contract could be extended by a further 2 years (£200,000).

Address:

Targeted and Specialist Commissioning Team, People Directorate: Children, Adults and Families, Wigan Council
Progress House, Westwood Park Drive
Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN3 4HH
United Kingdom

Key Dates

Estimated contract start date:

11/11/2014

Other Information

Estimated Value (£):

300000

Contract Period:

36 (months)

Anticipated Extension Period:

24 (months)