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WMFS Counselling Service

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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22 Jul 2026 at 09:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is actively seeking a provider for face-to-face counselling services under a contract estimated at £90,000 as part of the Light Touch Regime. The procurement process, initiated as an open competition below the threshold, is currently at the tender stage. Suppliers are invited to submit their proposals by 21 August 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 5 August 2026. The successful delivery of services is expected to commence on 7 October 2026 in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. Potential suppliers should be aware that this contract is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs operating within the regions covered by the gazetteer scheme GB-ONS, identifier E11000005, and involves providing services in the domain of health, guidance, and counselling.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in counselling and health services to expand their footprint within the public sector, particularly within local government. The open procurement method employed facilitates wide competition, offering a level playing field for SMEs and VCSEs. The contract not only provides financial growth through the delivery of services valued at £90,000 but also offers an avenue for businesses to establish long-term relationships with a prominent public authority in the West Midlands. Providers with strong capabilities in delivering high-quality, impactful counselling services, and who are able to demonstrate additional social value, are likely to find this opportunity particularly promising due to the tender’s evaluation criteria weighting Price at 50%, Quality at 40%, and Social Value at 10%.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WMFS Counselling Service

Notice Description

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority (the Authority) is seeking to award a contract for the provision of a Face-to-Face Counselling Service under Part 6 of the Procurement Act (below-threshold contracts) under the Light Touch Regime.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 year Initial Term plus the option to extend by 3 Periods of 1 Year (1+1+1+1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d08c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069027-2026
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

85147000 - Company health services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Oct 2026 - 6 Oct 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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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