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Psychological support services for NFRS and NCC staff. S515387

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Oct 2025 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has completed a procurement process for providing psychological support services to staff at Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) and Norfolk County Council (NCC), with the contract awarded to Simply Psychology Limited. The industry category falls under counselling services, highlighting its relevance to the healthcare and social services sector. Located in Norwich, UK, the procurement was completed under a light-touch regime with a contract value of £54,000 for the period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement process reached the award stage on 28th October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in healthcare services, particularly those offering psychological and counselling expertise, to explore similar contracts with public authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the mental health services industry are well-suited to compete in this sector, given the procurement's focus on targeted support services. Building partnerships with public sector bodies like Norfolk County Council can drive business growth and provide long-term service contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Psychological support services for NFRS and NCC staff. S515387

Notice Description

Psychological support services for NFRS and NCC staff. S515387 PS45000.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068843-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPLY PSYCHOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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