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Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council is currently in the tender stage for their "Framework Agreement for the Procurement of Occupational Health Counselling Services." This procurement falls under the light touch category and is open to competition below the threshold. Located in Gloucester, UK, the county council seeks to establish a framework of multiple suppliers to deliver a variety of counselling services. Prospective suppliers are invited to submit competitive pricing by 1st September 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 13th August 2026. The framework aims to support health and wellbeing across city councils, fire and rescue services, and educational settings throughout the region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling services, particularly those with expertise in occupational health. The framework is structured across four lots, including structured counselling, initial assessments, reflective practice, and critical incident support, making it a fitting opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs. Successful bidders will secure a position on a framework that is without reopening competition, with the potential for future call-off contracts, fostering long-term growth and stability. Additionally, the administrative facilitation through the SAP Ariba portal ensures a streamlined process for interested parties. This opportunity is particularly ideal for businesses looking to expand their public sector portfolio within the health services industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Procurement of Occupational Health Counselling Services

Notice Description

THIS NOTICE HAS BEEN RELEASED IN ERROR AND IS A DUPLICATE OF 2026/S 000-072028 - PLEASE IGNORE THIS NOTICE AND REFER TO NOTICE NUMBER STATED ABOVE

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06de75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075152-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
7 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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

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
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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