--- title: "Independent Counselling Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d373" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d373" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d373.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d373.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HULL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-12-12" --- # Independent Counselling Market Engagement Buyer: HULL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d373 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d373) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d373.json) ## Summary Hull City Council is conducting a procurement exercise to appoint a supplier for an Independent Counselling Service tailored for its employees. This tender falls under the services category, specifically counselling services, offering a contract valued at £210,000. Located in Hull, United Kingdom, the procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with significant developments noted in December 2025, including market engagement discussions that were originally planned but subsequently postponed. The anticipated contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2026, extending up to 31 March 2029, with potential renewals until 2030. Interested parties, particularly those suited for SMEs and VCSEs, should note the opportunity to engage virtually via scheduled MS Teams sessions. This procurement represents a multidimensional growth opportunity, especially for businesses specialising in counselling or employee wellness solutions. It provides scope for partnerships with sub-central government authorities, highlighting the value SMEs and VCSEs can bring in delivering tailored services aligned with Hull City Council's employee support goals. As the process advances, further updates and invitations will be managed through Yortender and the Find a Tender platform, offering ongoing engagement chances for businesses looking to expand their public sector footprint through innovative counselling solutions. ## Notice DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES IT IS NECESSARY TO POSTPONE TOMORROWS (12 NOVEMBER 2025) MARKET ENGAGEMENT SESSION. A NEW ADVERTISEMENT WILL BE PUBLISHED IN DUE COURSE. Hull City Council are carrying out a Procurement exercise to appoint a supplier to provide an Independent Counselling Service to employees of the Authority as required. A market engagement event will be held to provide information on the procurement exercise and project requirements/aims. The event is being held virtually via MS Teams on: 12 November 2025 between 2pm-3pm. To book your place please email - procurementteam@hullcc.gov.uk or reply via the messaging portal within Yortender. Please include in the subject header- Independent Counselling Marketing Engagement and confirm the email address to send the Teams invite to. ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99328&B= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082576-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £210,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HULL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HULL | | Post town | Hull | | Postcode | HU1 2AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Electoral ward | St Andrew's & Docklands | | Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice | | Delivery location | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 12 Dec 2025 at 15:08 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082576-2025 - 11 Nov 2025 at 10:13 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072658-2025 - 24 Oct 2025 at 13:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068226-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082576-2025 12th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072658-2025 11th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068226-2025 24th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99328&B= - https://www.hull.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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