Framework agreement for psychosocial counselling and support under Section 16a SGB II

Summary

The City of Halle is procuring a multi-provider framework agreement for psychosocial counselling and support under Section 16a(3) of SGB II. The service is for employment-capable benefit recipients aged 18 or over who face psychological or psychosocial barriers to entering or returning to work; it includes assessment, individual support planning, counselling, psychoeducation, help accessing further services and, where needed, follow-up support. Each case normally covers up to 10 professional service hours. The agreement runs from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2028, is intended to appoint two providers and estimates 1,200 service hours, with a maximum value of EUR 99,700 including VAT; no minimum volume is guaranteed. The service does not replace medical, psychotherapeutic or psychiatric treatment.