---
title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Counselling Services - Multi Lot"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d379"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d379.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-01-05"
---

# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Counselling Services - Multi Lot

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d379

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has initiated an open procurement process for a Framework Agreement related to the provision of counselling services across multiple lots within the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) in Wales. This process falls under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. The tender comprises three lots: face-to-face counselling, virtual/remote counselling, and EMDR & CT-PTSD counselling services. The procurement is at the award stage with contracts being actively signed on the 5th of January 2026, marking the start of an 8-day standstill period for challenge representations, concluding on the 14th January 2026. The total value of the framework is estimated at £1,000,000, with each lot valued at approximately £333,333. Delivery regions include UKL16 and UKL21, primarily targeting the health sector.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in counselling services to enhance their portfolios and engage with a major public health organisation. It is particularly suitable for SMEs, given their successful award in the current process, indicating an openness to smaller enterprises. Suppliers can leverage an open procedure to offer competitive bids that emphasise quality (40%) and price (60%). With a framework agreement in place, approved suppliers can gain steady work exposure and opportunities for renewal after the contract period, fostering long-term business growth and collaboration with the NHS Wales framework for health services. This opportunity is ideal for experienced providers capable of delivering high-standard counselling services both remotely and in person.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000183-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | August 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £333,333 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF15 7QZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ADFERIAD RECOVERY; HEALTH IS ONE; PLATFFORM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000183-2026
- 24 Oct 2025 at 13:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068234-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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