--- title: "Provision of N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7dbd2ff9-6df7-48c7-bc52-c18d662cb6fa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7dbd2ff9-6df7-48c7-bc52-c18d662cb6fa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7dbd2ff9-6df7-48c7-bc52-c18d662cb6fa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7dbd2ff9-6df7-48c7-bc52-c18d662cb6fa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES" published: "2025-05-03" --- # Provision of N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services - AWARD Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7dbd2ff9-6df7-48c7-bc52-c18d662cb6fa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7dbd2ff9-6df7-48c7-bc52-c18d662cb6fa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7dbd2ff9-6df7-48c7-bc52-c18d662cb6fa.json) ## Summary The recent awarding of the contract by Hertfordshire County Council - Adult Care Services has concluded the procurement process for the framework agreement concerning NHS Talking Therapies Counselling Services in Hertfordshire. This award, with an estimated value of £8,800,000, focuses on guiding and counselling services in the East of England, specifically targeting mental health crises such as anxiety and depression. The contract was awarded to multiple providers, including The Counselling Foundation, Guideposts Trust Limited, Herts Mind Network, Lea Vale Medical Group, Mind in Mid Herts, and Nouvita Limited. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and the contract is set to commence on 1st May 2025, concluding on 30th April 2029. This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in mental health services. Businesses with strengths in delivering blended therapeutic approaches, encompassing face-to-face, virtual, and group counselling sessions, are particularly well-suited for participation. Specifically, SMEs are encouraged to engage, given the procurement's suitability criteria that favour such entities. The framework provides a structured approach to delivering NICE-approved, evidence-based psychological therapies, which could enhance offerings and patient outcomes, positioning firms to leverage increased collaborations with Hertfordshire’s healthcare network. ## Notice This Contract is now awarded to : The Counselling Foundation Guideposts Trust Limited Herts Mind Network Lea Vale Medical Group Mind in Mid Herts Nouvita Limited Award ref: 2025/S 000-018816 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... ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0028245-b165-4435-823e-f3ab541c44d7 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £8,800,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 6 | | Supplier names | GUIDEPOSTS TRUST; HERTS MIND NETWORK; LEA VALE MEDICAL GROUP; MIND IN MID HERTS; NOUVITA; THE COUNSELLING FOUNDATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 3 May 2025 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0028245-b165-4435-823e-f3ab541c44d7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0028245-b165-4435-823e-f3ab541c44d7 3rd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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