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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Counselling Services - Multi Lot

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Award

05 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Tender

24 Oct 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Counselling Services under the PSR Wales Regulations. This competitive process covers Multiple Lots across the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and includes activities such as Face to Face, Virtual/Remote, and EMDR & CT-PTSD Counselling services with an active status as of 5th January 2026. Located in Cardiff and covering regions UKL16 and UKL21, the initiative has a total value of £1,000,000 and was undertaken using the open procedure, highlighting both quality and price as key award criteria, each weighted at 40% and 60%, respectively. The official tender process commenced in October 2025, concluding submissions by the 26th of November 2025 with the procurement phase having reached the award stage with active contracts now in place.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those experienced in counselling services, to expand their operations and clientele within the UK. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), such as Health Is One Ltd and ADFERIAD RECOVERY LIMITED, have been successful in securing contracts, showcasing that businesses of various scales can compete effectively. Companies offering quality counselling services, especially those with capabilities in delivering both in-person and virtual counselling, or specialised therapy such as EMDR, stand to benefit significantly from participating in such public procurement opportunities. The framework agreement also opens avenues for future engagements due to the potential for contract renewals and an established structured procurement process by NHS Wales.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Counselling Services - Multi Lot

Notice Description

This is an Intention to award notice to kick off standstill period for the competitive process run under the PSR Wales Regulations. The service is for Counselling services (Multiple Lots) across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB).

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Face to Face (F2F) Counselling

Lot 1 - Face to Face (F2F) Counselling. Intention to award notice to kick start 8 working days - concluding on 14th January midnight if no representations are made.

Renewal: Renewal may be done after the end date of this contract.

Lot 2 - Virtual/Remote Counselling

Lot 2 - Virtual/Remote Counselling. Intention to award notice to kick start 8 working days - concluding on 14th January midnight if no representations are made.

Renewal: subject to renewal once the contract ends

Lot 3 - EMDR & CT-PTSD Counselling (Face to Face/ F2F)

Lot 3 - EMDR & CT-PTSD Counselling (Face to Face/ F2F). Intention to award notice to kick start 8 working days - concluding on 14th January midnight if no representations are made.

Renewal: subject to renewal once contract ends

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-157340
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=157340
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
August 2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Charlie Webber
Contact Email
charlie.webber@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ADFERIAD RECOVERY

HEALTH IS ONE

PLATFFORM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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