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title: "HCC01/25- Provision of N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d000"
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published: "2025-05-02"
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# HCC01/25- Provision of N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services N H S Talking Therapies Counselling Services

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d000

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## Summary

The procurement process for the NHS Talking Therapies Counselling Services was conducted by Hertfordshire County Council. This tender falls under the services category, specifically guidance and counselling services, and is aimed at boosting mental health and well-being across Hertfordshire. The open procedure procurement method was utilised, culminating in an award stage that was completed on 2nd May 2025. The framework agreement, valued at £8.8 million, was officially signed on 24th April 2025. The services cover the UK region of Hertfordshire (UKH23) and are set for a four-year term commencing on 1st May 2025, with potential renewals subject to periodic reviews.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in healthcare and counselling, particularly those with expertise in delivering NHS-approved therapy services. It has already been awarded to a consortium of suppliers, including large-scale organisations like The Counselling Foundation and SMEs such as Lea Vale Medical Group. Businesses that provide qualified professionals trained in counselling for depression will find themselves well-suited for similar tenders in the future. The framework agreement supports broad participation, involving cooperation with district funding partners, thereby enhancing networking and collaborative opportunities within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for an N H S talking therapies counselling service framework. This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for An N H S talking therapies counselling service framework. This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further detailsPlease see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the 4 year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018816-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| 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 | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## 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

- 2 May 2025 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018816-2025
- 14 Jan 2025 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001238-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
- http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home

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