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Framework Agreement for the Procurement of Occupational Health Counselling Services

Gloucestershire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Jul 2026 at 16:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

17 Jul 2026 at 10:01

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council is procuring a multi-supplier framework for occupational health counselling services for its workforce and associated public-sector users. The scope is divided into four service areas: structured counselling sessions in an occupational health workplace setting, delivered virtually and face to face; initial assessments to determine suitability for structured counselling; reflective practice, also known as reflective supervision, delivered virtually and face to face; and critical incident support for service users, also available virtually and face to face. Gloucester City Council, Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, schools, academies and educational settings in the county may use the framework for future call-off contracts. The work is a public service requirement delivered in Gloucestershire.

The procurement has reached tender: the council has invited offers through a below-threshold open competition under the light-touch regime. It is a framework agreement, with suppliers submitting their most competitive pricing for later call-offs without reopening competition. Enquiries had to be submitted by 13 August 2026 at 12:00, and offers are due by 1 September 2026 at 12:00. The framework is planned to run from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2028, with an option to extend by two further 12-month periods, giving a possible end date of 30 November 2030. The estimated value is £370,000 excluding VAT (£444,000 including VAT). Lot values excluding VAT are £120,000, £80,000, £120,000 and £50,000 respectively. Evaluation is 50% quality, 40% price and 10% social value.

This suits occupational health counselling providers able to deliver a range of employee wellbeing interventions, either directly or through a suitably experienced team. Relevant capability includes structured counselling, initial clinical or suitability assessments, reflective supervision for practitioners, and rapid support following critical incidents. Providers should be able to work through both virtual and face-to-face delivery models and respond to the needs of public-sector workforces, including education settings and emergency-service environments. The framework is expressly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. Suppliers must register on SAP Ariba before bidding and provide their legal, address and primary contact details for onboarding. Quality carries the greatest evaluation weight, alongside price and social value, so evidence of service quality and wider community benefit will matter.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Procurement of Occupational Health Counselling Services

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for the Procurement of Occupational Health Counselling services- A Below Threshold Contract regulated of the Procurement Act 2023 within the light touch category. Gloucestershire County Council 'GCC' are looking to procure Occupational Health Counselors who will work with us to ensure the delivery of occupational health services and supporting the health and wellbeing of our workforces.

Lot Information

Provision of Structured Counselling Sessions within an Occupational Health workplace setting

GCC are looking to establish a framework of multiple suppliers to deliver Occupational Health Counselling Services to the workforce. The framework will consist of 4 lots: Lot 1 Provision of Structured Counselling Sessions within an Occupational Health workplace setting Virtual and Face to Face

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. Total term - 4 years

Provision of Initial Assessments to Assess Suitability for Structured Counselling Sessions within an Occupational Health workplace

GCC are looking to establish a framework of multiple suppliers to deliver Occupational Health Counselling Services to the workforce. The framework will consist of 4 lots: Lot 2 - Provision of Initial Assessments to Assess Suitability for Structured Counselling Sessions within an Occupational Health

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. Total term - 4 years

Provision of Reflective Practice also referred to as Reflective Supervision

GCC are looking to establish a framework of multiple suppliers to deliver Occupational Health Counselling Services to the workforce. The framework will consist of 4 lots: Lot 3 - Provision of Reflective Practice also referred to as Reflective Supervision Virtual and Face to Face

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. Total term - 4 years

Provision of Critical Incident Support to Service Users

GCC are looking to establish a framework of multiple suppliers to deliver Occupational Health Counselling Services to the workforce. The framework will consist of 4 lots: Lot 4 - Provision of Critical Incident Support to Service Users Virtual and Face to Face

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. Total term - 4 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072388-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 2-3 years
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
Gloucestershire County Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Postcode Area
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072388-2026
    30th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067538-2026
    17th July 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19927
    Suppliers must register on SAP Ariba before submitting a bid. Once registered, email layla.davies@gloucestershire.gov.uk with your organisation name and Ariba Supplier ID so GCC can add you to the relevant Sourcing Event. f your organisation is interested in participating in this project, please provide the following information and send it to the email address within this notice for review and supplier onboarding onto e-tendering portal: Supplier Full Legal Name Supplier Main Address including Street and number District Postal Code City Country/Region Primary Contact Details Contact First Name Contact Last Name Contact Email Address Contact Telephone Number Please ensure all information is submitted in full to the contact email in this notice if you wish to be considered for this opportunity. All communication must be conducted via the Ariba portal.

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