Counselling / Talking Therapy Services in York and North Yorkshire

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Policing, Fire and Crime Directorate is seeking providers to deliver counselling and talking therapy services for adult and young victims of crime across York and North Yorkshire.

The opportunity has an estimated total value of £913,125 excluding VAT and is being procured through an open procedure under the light touch regime.

Lots Available

The contract is divided into two lots:

Lot 1 – Countywide York and North Yorkshire Adult Victims of Crime
Counselling and talking therapy services for adult victims of crime across York and North Yorkshire.

Estimated value: £785,287.50 excluding VAT

Lot 2 – Countywide York and North Yorkshire Young Victims of Crime (aged 17 and under)
Counselling and talking therapy services for young victims of crime across York and North Yorkshire.

Estimated value: £127,837.50 excluding VAT

The opportunity is identified as particularly suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

Contract Information

• Buyer: York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority
• Deadline: 27 November 2026 at 2:00pm
• Contract Value: £913,125 excluding VAT
• Delivery Length: 3 July 2027 to 31 March 2029, with two optional 12-month extensions to 31 March 2031
• Tender Link: View tender opportunity

Evaluation Criteria

Tenders will be evaluated on:

• Quality – 75%
• Price – 15%
• Social Value – 10%

The enquiry deadline is 30 October 2026 at 2:00pm, with an estimated award decision date of 22 February 2027.

The opportunity provides counselling and talking therapy providers with access to a countywide contract supporting both adult and young victims of crime across York and North Yorkshire.

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