Tender

Counselling services

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council has announced an active tender for the provision of counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy services, targeted towards supporting staff wellbeing. This initiative is spearheaded by Wolverhampton Homes Ltd, an Arm's Length Management Organisation of the council. The open competition tender, titled "Counselling services," falls under the "Guidance and counselling services" industry category and is valued at £125,000. It is part of the public authority's efforts within the region of UKG, United Kingdom. Currently, the tender process is in the active stage, with submissions required by 8th January 2026. The service contract is planned to commence on 1st April 2026 and extend up to 31st March 2030, with a possibility of a one-year renewal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in employee support services. Companies experienced in delivering high-quality counselling services can leverage this contract to enhance their business growth by partnering with a reputable public sector body. The procurement method employed is "Below threshold - open competition," which encourages broad participation and fair competition, focusing on both quality (40%) and price (60%). By engaging in this opportunity, businesses can establish a foothold in the public sector, thereby increasing their credentials and expanding their service delivery networks.

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Notice Title

Counselling services

Notice Description

Wolverhampton Homes Ltd, an Arm's Length Management Organisation of Wolverhampton City Council, invites tenders for the provision of Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) services accessible to all employees, including those with disabilities. The contract will run for an initial term of Four years, with the option to extend for a further one year. The service aims to support staff wellbeing, reduce absence, and advise on reasonable adjustments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The council will be utilising a possible extension for 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074089-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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