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HCC01/25- Provision of N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services

Hertfordshire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 May 2025 at 14:39

Award Notice
Tender

14 Jan 2025 at 16:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the NHS Talking Therapies Counselling Services was conducted by Hertfordshire County Council. This tender falls under the services category, specifically guidance and counselling services, and is aimed at boosting mental health and well-being across Hertfordshire. The open procedure procurement method was utilised, culminating in an award stage that was completed on 2nd May 2025. The framework agreement, valued at £8.8 million, was officially signed on 24th April 2025. The services cover the UK region of Hertfordshire (UKH23) and are set for a four-year term commencing on 1st May 2025, with potential renewals subject to periodic reviews.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in healthcare and counselling, particularly those with expertise in delivering NHS-approved therapy services. It has already been awarded to a consortium of suppliers, including large-scale organisations like The Counselling Foundation and SMEs such as Lea Vale Medical Group. Businesses that provide qualified professionals trained in counselling for depression will find themselves well-suited for similar tenders in the future. The framework agreement supports broad participation, involving cooperation with district funding partners, thereby enhancing networking and collaborative opportunities within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC01/25- Provision of N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for an N H S talking therapies counselling service framework. This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for An N H S talking therapies counselling service framework. This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further detailsPlease see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the 4 year period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d000
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018816-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hertfordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Postcode Area
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
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

The Counselling Foundation

Guideposts Trust

Herts Mind Network

Lea Vale Medical Group

Mind in Mid Herts

Nouvita Limited

Further Information

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