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Counselling Services

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2026 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Counselling Services," led by Nottinghamshire County Council, has reached the award stage. This procurement, with a total value of £244,025, focuses on delivering counselling services addressing work-related issues across the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The awarded contract was confirmed on 31 March 2026 and is set to commence on 1 April 2026, concluding on 31 March 2029. Classified under the industry category of "counselling services" (CPV code 85312320), this tender process utilised a procurement method indicated as "Not applicable," and was deemed unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The award was secured by Health Assured Limited.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in workplace well-being and mental health services. As the procurement is centred around counselling, companies with expertise in providing therapeutic services or employee support programmes would be well-positioned to benefit. Although the contract has been awarded, similar future contract opportunities could be pursued by entities that offer robust solutions to organisational productivity challenges related to employee well-being. Nottinghamshire County Council can serve as a valuable stakeholder for businesses aiming to expand within the public sector services framework.

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Notice Title

Counselling Services

Notice Description

Counselling services covering a range of work related or work impacted issues, where these are impacting on an individual's ability to attend, remain in and/or be productive at work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76ebef27-3a4b-4708-8037-16e7659b76c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d73f6734-0992-4681-881e-462bd815d567
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£244,025 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£244,025 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH ASSURED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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