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Framework Agreement for the Procurement of Occupational Health Counselling Services

Gloucestershire County Council

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Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking providers of occupational health counselling services to support the health and wellbeing of its workforce. The four service areas are structured counselling sessions in an occupational health workplace setting; initial assessments to determine suitability for structured counselling; reflective practice or reflective supervision; and critical incident support. Structured counselling, reflective practice and critical incident support can be delivered virtually or face to face. The services are for the Council’s workforce, with Gloucester City Council, Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, and schools, academies and other educational settings in the county potentially able to use the framework. Delivery is in Gloucestershire.

The Council invited offers through an open competition to establish a multi-supplier framework. The submission deadline was extended to 13 October 2026 at 12:00; the deadline for enquiries was 5 October 2026 at 12:00. The framework is intended to run from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2028, with options for two further 12-month extensions, giving a possible total term of four years. The estimated total value is £370,000 excluding VAT (£444,000 including VAT). It is divided into four lots: structured counselling, £120,000; initial assessments, £80,000; reflective practice, £12,000; and critical incident support, £50,000, all excluding VAT. Each lot is evaluated on quality (50%), price (40%) and social value (10%).

The opportunity suits occupational health counselling providers able to serve a workforce through the relevant specialist service: structured workplace counselling, suitability assessments, reflective practice or supervision, or critical incident support. Providers offering virtual and face-to-face delivery are relevant for the lots that specify both modes. The four lots allow suppliers to focus bids on their particular service capability rather than deliver every element of the framework. The Council intends to appoint multiple suppliers, and framework pricing will be used for future call-off awards without reopening competition. Small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises are identified as suitable participants for every lot. Bids are assessed on both service quality and price, with social value also carrying a defined share of the evaluation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Procurement of Occupational Health Counselling Services

Notice Description

THIS RELATES TO NOTICE - 2026/S 000-072388 - EXTENDED SUBMISSION END DATE - NOT A DUPLICATE. 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-077832
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090154-2026
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
£262,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 20266 days 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Gloucestershire County Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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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/090154-2026
    23rd September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089942-2026
    23rd September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-22877
    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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