--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Procurement of Occupational Health Counselling Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cd74" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cd74" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cd74.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cd74.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-17" --- # Framework Agreement for the Procurement of Occupational Health Counselling Services Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cd74 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cd74) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cd74.json) ## Summary Gloucestershire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process to establish a framework agreement for Occupational Health Counselling Services. This planned procurement, titled "Framework Agreement for the Procurement of Occupational Health Counselling Services," falls under the light touch category as per the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement process is open to competition and is classified within the services industry category. The opportunity will cover the region of Gloucestershire (UKK13), United Kingdom, with a total estimated gross value of £444,000. Interested parties should note the tender period's deadline set for 1st September 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in counselling services, particularly those that are SMEs or from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. The framework will consist of multiple lots including services such as structured counselling sessions, initial assessments, and critical incident support, allowing for diverse participation. Successful candidates will gain access to potential work with Gloucester City Council, Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, and educational institutions, promoting growth and expanding reach within these contact networks. The framework agreement allows for an extension, offering long-term opportunities for suppliers who establish strong initial engagements. ## Notice Framework Agreement for the Procurement of Occupational Health Counselling services- A Below Threshold Contract regulated by Part 6 of the Procurement Act 2023 within the light touch category. Gloucestershire County Council 'GCC' are looking to procure Occupational Health Counselors who will work with us to ensure the delivery of occupational health services and supporting the health and wellbeing of our workforces. If your organisation is interested in participating in this project, please provide the following information and send it to the email address within this notice for review and supplier onboarding onto e-tendering portal: Supplier Full Legal Name Supplier Main Address including Street and number District Postal Code City Country/Region Primary Contact Details Contact First Name Contact Last Name Contact Email Address Contact Telephone Number Please ensure all information is submitted in full to the contact email in this notice if you wish to be considered for this opportunity. ### Lot Information Provision of Structured Counselling Sessions within an Occupational Health workplace setting GCC are looking to establish a framework of multiple suppliers to deliver Occupational Health Counselling Services to the workforce. The framework will consist of 4 lots: Lot 1 Provision of Structured Counselling Sessions within an Occupational Health workplace setting Virtual and Face to Face Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. Provision of Initial Assessments to Assess Suitability for Structured Counselling Sessions within an Occupational Health workplace GCC are looking to establish a framework of multiple suppliers to deliver Occupational Health Counselling Services to the workforce. The framework will consist of 4 lots: Lot 2 - Provision of Initial Assessments to Assess Suitability for Structured Counselling Sessions within an Occupational Health Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. Provision of Reflective Practice also referred to as Reflective Supervision GCC are looking to establish a framework of multiple suppliers to deliver Occupational Health Counselling Services to the workforce. The framework will consist of 4 lots: Lot 3 - Provision of Reflective Practice also referred to as Reflective Supervision Virtual and Face to Face Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. Provision of Critical Incident Support to Service Users GCC are looking to establish a framework of multiple suppliers to deliver Occupational Health Counselling Services to the workforce. The framework will consist of 4 lots: Lot 4 - Provision of Critical Incident Support to Service Users Virtual and Face to Face Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067538-2026 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | 30 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £370,000 | | Lots value | £370,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | GLOUCESTER | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL1 2TG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Gloucester | | Electoral ward | Westgate | | Westminster constituency | Gloucester | | Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 17 Jul 2026 at 09:01 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067538-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067538-2026 17th July 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - 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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