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title: "Provision of N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services"
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# Provision of N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-348b5627-d565-4e6e-aa99-f701c5694092

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council - Adult Care Services is procuring NHS Talking Therapies Counselling Services to support individuals aged sixteen and over experiencing mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. This countywide framework agreement, valued at £8,800,000, will extend across East and North Hertfordshire and South and West Hertfordshire. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for bids set at 12:00 Noon on 19 February 2025. The services will commence on 1 May 2025 and run through 30 April 2029, offering various delivery modes including face-to-face, telephone, and digital channels, as well as group sessions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health counselling services. Smaller enterprises (SMEs) equipped to deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychological therapies approved by NICE will find this contract particularly beneficial. Organisations with experience in providing blended support through both in-person and virtual sessions are well-suited to compete, enabling them to expand their service offerings and contribute towards improving mental health outcomes in the Hertfordshire region.

## Notice

Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council') acting as lead commissioner on behalf of District funding partners wishes to procure a countywide Framework Agreement for the provision of an N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services for Service Users living in Hertfordshire with common mental health problems, specifically depression, delivering Services for those aged sixteen (16) and over. This Framework will support Service Users who are registered with their G P practice based on Hertfordshire's two previous Clinical Commissioning Group footprints. The East and North Hertfordshire area and South and West Hertfordshire cover the registered GP populations of the two previous C C G areas. The Services Provider will deliver- - Deliver N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services to individuals experiencing mental distress in relation to common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression which may also be linked to a physical health condition. Counselling sessions must be delivered face to face, over the telephone or other digital modes, and in group settings. Settings are deemed a 'Group' if two (2) or more Service Users attend. - The Provider will adopt a blended approach to the delivery of counselling sessions, offering both face to face and virtual support, based on the needs of the Service User. - Improve the mental health and wellbeing of Service Users aged sixteen (16) and above by providing them with an opportunity to explore, discover and clarify ways of living more resourcefully and with a greater sense of wellbeing using 'Talking Therapies', with at least 50% of those completing treatment moving to recovery, 48% reliable recovery and 67% with a reliable improvement. - Offer a range of N I C E approved evidence based psychological therapies in line with relevant clinical guidance; associated with improved Service User outcomes and recovery rates. - Contribute to all other targets set by N H S England during the duration of the Framework. Service description- Only N H S Talking Therapies Counselling will be delivered under the Framework Agreement. The N H S Talking Therapies modality to be delivered as part of this Framework Agreement will be Counselling for Depression (C F D). The Provider must provide high quality, evidence-based Counselling Services to address and resolve a Service User's specific mental health problems, make decisions, and develop personal insight, knowledge, and the use of problem descriptors in line with the N H S Talking Therapies Manual. The N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services must be delivered by professional qualified Counsellors, who are trained to deliver N H S Talking Therapies in the following modalities before commencing any interventions for Hertfordshire Service Users under the Framework Agreement- Counselling for Depression (C F D) Any new provider who does not have t... Additional information: Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council') wishes to establish a framework agreement for the provision of an NHS Talking Therapies Counselling. The aim of the Service is to deliver a countywide (Hertfordshire) talking therapies counselling for service users with common mental health problems, specifically depression, for those aged sixteen (16) and over. Further information in regards to this opportunity can be found in II.2.4 and VI.3 below of the Contract Notice. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express interest' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on February 2025. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29d04b00-67d2-4f82-9f7d-d1fb633b9fa9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29d04b00-67d2-4f82-9f7d-d1fb633b9fa9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29d04b00-67d2-4f82-9f7d-d1fb633b9fa9
  14th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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