Framework Agreement for the Procurement of Occupational Health Counselling Services

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        "title": "Framework Agreement for the Procurement of Occupational Health Counselling Services",
        "description": "Framework Agreement for the Procurement of Occupational Health Counselling services- A Below Threshold Contract regulated by Part 6 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. If 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.",
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