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title: "Counselling services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e1c2"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
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# Counselling services

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e1c2

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## Summary

Wolverhampton City Council has announced an active tender for the provision of counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy services, targeted towards supporting staff wellbeing. This initiative is spearheaded by Wolverhampton Homes Ltd, an Arm's Length Management Organisation of the council. The open competition tender, titled "Counselling services," falls under the "Guidance and counselling services" industry category and is valued at £125,000. It is part of the public authority's efforts within the region of UKG, United Kingdom. Currently, the tender process is in the active stage, with submissions required by 8th January 2026. The service contract is planned to commence on 1st April 2026 and extend up to 31st March 2030, with a possibility of a one-year renewal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in employee support services. Companies experienced in delivering high-quality counselling services can leverage this contract to enhance their business growth by partnering with a reputable public sector body. The procurement method employed is "Below threshold - open competition," which encourages broad participation and fair competition, focusing on both quality (40%) and price (60%). By engaging in this opportunity, businesses can establish a foothold in the public sector, thereby increasing their credentials and expanding their service delivery networks.

## Notice

Wolverhampton Homes Ltd, an Arm's Length Management Organisation of Wolverhampton City Council, invites tenders for the provision of Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) services accessible to all employees, including those with disabilities. The contract will run for an initial term of Four years, with the option to extend for a further one year. The service aims to support staff wellbeing, reduce absence, and advise on reasonable adjustments.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The council will be utilising a possible extension for 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074089-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | £125,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1SH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 15:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074089-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074089-2025
  14th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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