Emmaus North East is inviting expressions of interest from qualified counselling professionals or organisations to provide therapeutic counselling services for homeless and formerly homeless individuals within the Single Homeless Accommodation Programme (SHAP) it delivers on behalf of Durham County Council.
Budget: Proposals should be a maximum of £150,000 inc. VAT at no more than £50,000 inc. VAT per annum
Estimated Delivery Period: 01/04/2025 – 31/03/2028 (3 Years)
Deadline to submit EOI: 06/02/2025, 12pm
Emmaus North East is the delivery lead for SHAP Adults in County Durham which is a specialised service aimed at supporting those experiencing homelessness within the County Durham area. It focuses on providing tailored interventions that help people access safe accommodation, address underlying issues contributing to homelessness, and build pathways to independence. The project includes two community homes and a number of disbursed properties with localities in Bishop Auckland, Tow Law and Spennymoor.
The counselling service will play a crucial role in helping residents known as companions address deeply rooted emotional and psychological challenges stemming from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), domestic abuse, homelessness, and other traumas.
This service aims to complement the practical support provided through SHAP, ensuring a holistic approach to care. Through addressing both immediate needs and long-term psychological recovery, the programme seeks to empower companions to stabilise and thrive. The service will work closely with staff at Emmaus North East and a trauma informed social worker at Durham County Council.
Submit Your Expression of Interest
If you are a professional or organisation experienced in providing therapeutic counselling for individuals with trauma histories, we invite you to submit your expression of interest of a maximum of 3 pages.
- Please include:
A summary of your qualifications and experience inc. experience of specialisation(s), evidence of experience supporting client groups. - Details of your approach and techniques inc. how you individualise your approach to meet the needs of those with complex trauma histories, frequency of sessions, duration and estimated numbers and cost and any accessibility considerations.
- How clients progress inc. assessment tools and progress measurement used and how you plan to evaluate report and impact.
- Availability and capacity to deliver the service inc. team size, points of contact and caseload capacity, supervision details and ability to meet timeline for deliver of service, a clear breakdown of costs, including session rates and additional fees. You can also include a value for money (VfM) statement in terms of outcomes and expertise offered.
You must provide, alongside your EOI:
- Proof of qualifications in counselling or psychotherapy
- Proof of membership of a professional body like BACP, UKCP
- Safeguarding, data protection and confidentiality policies/procedures.
- Two professional references in the last 3 years
- Proof of public liability insurance and professional indemnity
- Any conflicts of interest
Timetable
- EOI deadline: 06/02/2025, 12pm
- EOI review*: 17/02/2025-21/02/2025
- Appointment of provider*: 01/03/2025
- Estimated Delivery Period*: 01/04/2025 – 31/03/2028 (3 Years)
*Subject to satisfactory checks, subject to change.
Next Steps
Completed EOI should be sent to [email protected], with the subject ‘EOI – Counselling’.
Got any questions? Email [email protected] by 30/01/2025, 12pm.