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Counselling services

HUMBER TEACHING NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Feb 2026 at 11:29

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19 Feb 2026 at 15:49

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is planning the procurement of counselling services, classified under Health Services (CPV code 85100000). Located in Hull, United Kingdom, the Trust aims to engage experienced providers to deliver confidential, high-quality support for the wellbeing of its staff across a range of emotional and psychological needs. This tender is in the planning stage with a future notice date set for 1st April 2026. The procurement follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and is exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This process invites expressions of interest by 12th March 2026, prioritising professional accreditation, quality, innovation, and social value.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and counselling services to expand their reach in the public sector. Providers with robust qualifications, substantial counselling experience, and effective safeguarding procedures are well-positioned to compete. The requirement for face-to-face and remote support options widens the scope for diverse service delivery. Businesses demonstrating compliance with NHS standards and professional ethical frameworks, alongside possessing relevant accreditation, can leverage this opportunity to establish meaningful partnerships and enhance service delivery to public sector employees, contributing to staff wellbeing and organisational effectiveness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Counselling services

Notice Description

The Trust is seeking to engage suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver professional counselling services to support the wellbeing of our staff. We are looking for practitioners who can offer timely, confidential, and high-quality support across a range of emotional and psychological needs. Interested providers will be expected to demonstrate: Appropriate professional qualifications and accreditation Experience delivering counselling within healthcare or similar environments Robust safeguarding, data protection, and confidentiality processes The ability to provide both face-to-face and remote support options (where applicable)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust is seeking to engage qualified, accredited, and experienced counselling providers to deliver confidential, evidence-based therapeutic support to our workforce. Services must be delivered in line with NHS standards, the service specification, and professional ethical frameworks. We invite expressions of interest from providers who can meet and will be assessed against the following criteria to submit information through to: hnf-tr.contracting@nhs.net by the 12/03/2026. 1. Quality and Innovation - 40% Professional Accreditation BACP, BABCP, UKCP or equivalent. Diploma-level training or above, BACP accreditation in progress (if agreed). Clinical Experience - Minimum 500 hours supervised practice. Experience in employee counselling and/or NHS workforce . Ability to deliver short-term therapy within the 1 + 5 model. Use of recognised modalities (Integrative, CBT, Humanistic, Psychodynamic). Suitability of approach to individual client needs. Clear clinical supervision and CPD arrangements. Evidence of safeguarding competence. Valid DBS Certificate. Public Liability Insurance and relevant Professional Liability Insurance. 2. Value - 15% Hourly/session cost vs. quality. Efficiency of the "1 + 5" delivery model. Demonstrated impact through CORE outcomes. Cost transparency in billing and reporting. Avoidance of unnecessary extensions or additional sessions. 3. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - 15% Communication mechanisms with OH. Framework of safe, supervised practice. Responsiveness to risk, safeguarding and OH consultation. Clear record keeping (GDPR and BACP compliant). Monthly reporting (activity, statistical returns). Responsible handling of complaints and feedback. 4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - 15% Communication mechanisms with OH. Framework of safe, supervised practice. Responsiveness to risk, safeguarding and OH consultation. Clear record keeping (GDPR and BACP compliant). Monthly reporting (activity, statistical returns). Responsible handling of complaints and feedback. 5. Social Value - 15% Contribution to staff wellbeing & mental health resilience. Provider commitment to local employment. Environmental/sustainability commitments. Equality, diversity and inclusion policies. Basic Criteria: Must hold Professional Accreditation BACP, BABCP, UKCP or equivalent. Up-to-date Professional Indemnity Insurance and Public Liability insurance - evidence of cover must be provided and maintained throughout the contract. Attend supervision with suitability qualified supervisor / supervision group to a minimum of 1 1/2 hours per month - including supervisors details. Continuing Professional Development to the level required by your registering body. Offer appointments to clients within 15 working days of receiving the referral. Maintain client records and storage to professional standard of confidentiality and security, with clear and appropriate data retention and disposal protocols. Secure systems for storing clinical notes. Contingency arrangements for missed appointments. Provide safe, private and fit for purpose rooms from counselling - a description of each counselling room - including address and photographs of the rooms to be provided. Clear contingency arrangements must be in place to contact clients if a counsellor is unexpectedly unable to attend, and clients must be informed of this process at initial contact. Evidence of robust safeguarding and escalation procedures.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065878
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017806-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HUMBER TEACHING NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU10 6ED
Postcode Area
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)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Cottingham South
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

Further Information

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