Core Counselling Services in Northamptonshire

Tender description

The aim of the service is to; • Deliver early intervention and prevention • Address needs including emotional, social and environmental factors • Provide specialised support • Collaborate and integrate with local partnerships • Reduce admissions Lot 1: This service specification has been developed to support delivery of the Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Strategy and relevant outcomes set out in the Public Health Outcomes Framework. There are growing inequalities in outcomes related to socio-economic status and outcomes for children become progressively worse the further down the socio-economic spectrum. The service aims to deliver improved outcomes for all young people and shall allocate resources in proportion to need, based on a proportionate universalist model that aims to bring the outcomes for vulnerable children who in line with the outcomes of children generally. This contract was awarded under Direct Award Process C on 20th November 2025 and this notice confirms the extension option has been enacted.