Planning

Independent Counselling Market Engagement

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

12 Dec 2025 at 15:08

PlanningUpdate

11 Nov 2025 at 10:13

Planning

24 Oct 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council is conducting a procurement exercise to appoint a supplier for an Independent Counselling Service tailored for its employees. This tender falls under the services category, specifically counselling services, offering a contract valued at £210,000. Located in Hull, United Kingdom, the procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with significant developments noted in December 2025, including market engagement discussions that were originally planned but subsequently postponed. The anticipated contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2026, extending up to 31 March 2029, with potential renewals until 2030. Interested parties, particularly those suited for SMEs and VCSEs, should note the opportunity to engage virtually via scheduled MS Teams sessions.

This procurement represents a multidimensional growth opportunity, especially for businesses specialising in counselling or employee wellness solutions. It provides scope for partnerships with sub-central government authorities, highlighting the value SMEs and VCSEs can bring in delivering tailored services aligned with Hull City Council's employee support goals. As the process advances, further updates and invitations will be managed through Yortender and the Find a Tender platform, offering ongoing engagement chances for businesses looking to expand their public sector footprint through innovative counselling solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Counselling Market Engagement

Notice Description

DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES IT IS NECESSARY TO POSTPONE TOMORROWS (12 NOVEMBER 2025) MARKET ENGAGEMENT SESSION. A NEW ADVERTISEMENT WILL BE PUBLISHED IN DUE COURSE. Hull City Council are carrying out a Procurement exercise to appoint a supplier to provide an Independent Counselling Service to employees of the Authority as required. A market engagement event will be held to provide information on the procurement exercise and project requirements/aims. The event is being held virtually via MS Teams on: 12 November 2025 between 2pm-3pm. To book your place please email - procurementteam@hullcc.gov.uk or reply via the messaging portal within Yortender. Please include in the subject header- Independent Counselling Marketing Engagement and confirm the email address to send the Teams invite to.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99328&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d373
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082576-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Willingham
Contact Email
c.willingham@hullcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1482616052

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Further Information

Notice Documents

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