Tender

Employee Assistance- Independent Counselling

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 14:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council is inviting tenders for an "Employee Assistance- Independent Counselling" service in the Hull area, under the public authority - sub-central government category. The tender is active and follows an open procurement method, below the threshold with an open competition. Interested parties have until 9 February 2026 at midday to submit their tenders, and electronic submissions are allowed. The contract, valued up to £74,999, is set to begin on 1 March 2026 and end on 28 February 2027. The procurement process is single-stage, and the buyer, Hull City Council, can be contacted through Claire Willingham for further enquiries.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in counselling and guidance services, specifically those capable of providing an employee assistance programme. The project is ideal for firms experienced in delivering these services, as it involves a blend of quality and cost considerations, with 40% weighted on quality and 60% on price. Engaging in this tender process can provide valuable growth prospects in the public sector, expanding business presence and showcasing service capabilities to a reputable local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Assistance- Independent Counselling

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to supply an employee assistance programme to provide an short description of contract. The tender is an open procedure consisting of a one stage process process. The contract is anticipated to commence 1 March 2026 ending by 28 February 2027. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services to be up to PS74,999 overall. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060eb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006712-2026
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
Not specified
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
£74,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
£74,999 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Not specified

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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