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Provision of N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services - AWARD

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES

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03 May 2025 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The recent awarding of the contract by Hertfordshire County Council - Adult Care Services has concluded the procurement process for the framework agreement concerning NHS Talking Therapies Counselling Services in Hertfordshire. This award, with an estimated value of £8,800,000, focuses on guiding and counselling services in the East of England, specifically targeting mental health crises such as anxiety and depression. The contract was awarded to multiple providers, including The Counselling Foundation, Guideposts Trust Limited, Herts Mind Network, Lea Vale Medical Group, Mind in Mid Herts, and Nouvita Limited. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and the contract is set to commence on 1st May 2025, concluding on 30th April 2029.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in mental health services. Businesses with strengths in delivering blended therapeutic approaches, encompassing face-to-face, virtual, and group counselling sessions, are particularly well-suited for participation. Specifically, SMEs are encouraged to engage, given the procurement's suitability criteria that favour such entities. The framework provides a structured approach to delivering NICE-approved, evidence-based psychological therapies, which could enhance offerings and patient outcomes, positioning firms to leverage increased collaborations with Hertfordshire’s healthcare network.

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Notice Title

Provision of N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services - AWARD

Notice Description

This Contract is now awarded to : The Counselling Foundation Guideposts Trust Limited Herts Mind Network Lea Vale Medical Group Mind in Mid Herts Nouvita Limited Award ref: 2025/S 000-018816 Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council') acting as lead commissioner on behalf of District funding partners wishes to procure a countywide Framework Agreement for the provision of an N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services for Service Users living in Hertfordshire with common mental health problems, specifically depression, delivering Services for those aged sixteen (16) and over. This Framework will support Service Users who are registered with their G P practice based on Hertfordshire's two previous Clinical Commissioning Group footprints. The East and North Hertfordshire area and South and West Hertfordshire cover the registered GP populations of the two previous C C G areas. The Services Provider will deliver- - Deliver N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services to individuals experiencing mental distress in relation to common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression which may also be linked to a physical health condition. Counselling sessions must be delivered face to face, over the telephone or other digital modes, and in group settings. Settings are deemed a 'Group' if two (2) or more Service Users attend. - The Provider will adopt a blended approach to the delivery of counselling sessions, offering both face to face and virtual support, based on the needs of the Service User. - Improve the mental health and wellbeing of Service Users aged sixteen (16) and above by providing them with an opportunity to explore, discover and clarify ways of living more resourcefully and with a greater sense of wellbeing using 'Talking Therapies', with at least 50% of those completing treatment moving to recovery, 48% reliable recovery and 67% with a reliable improvement. - Offer a range of N I C E approved evidence based psychological therapies in line with relevant clinical guidance; associated with improved Service User outcomes and recovery rates. - Contribute to all other targets set by N H S England during the duration of the Framework. Service description- Only N H S Talking Therapies Counselling will be delivered under the Framework Agreement. The N H S Talking Therapies modality to be delivered as part of this Framework Agreement will be Counselling for Depression (C F D). The Provider must provide high quality, evidence-based Counselling Services to address and resolve a Service User's specific mental health problems, make decisions, and develop personal insight, knowledge, and the use of problem descriptors in line with the N H S Talking Therapies Manual. The N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services must be delivered by professional qualified Counsellors, who are trained to deliver N H S...

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0028245-b165-4435-823e-f3ab541c44d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 4-5 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES
Contact Name
Adam Solomon (HCC)
Contact Email
adam.solomon@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01438 843614

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

GUIDEPOSTS TRUST

HERTS MIND NETWORK

LEA VALE MEDICAL GROUP

MIND IN MID HERTS

NOUVITA

THE COUNSELLING FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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