---
title: "WMFS Counselling Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d08c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-07-22"
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# WMFS Counselling Service

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d08c

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## Summary

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is actively seeking a provider for face-to-face counselling services under a contract estimated at £90,000 as part of the Light Touch Regime. The procurement process, initiated as an open competition below the threshold, is currently at the tender stage. Suppliers are invited to submit their proposals by 21 August 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 5 August 2026. The successful delivery of services is expected to commence on 7 October 2026 in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. Potential suppliers should be aware that this contract is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs operating within the regions covered by the gazetteer scheme GB-ONS, identifier E11000005, and involves providing services in the domain of health, guidance, and counselling.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in counselling and health services to expand their footprint within the public sector, particularly within local government. The open procurement method employed facilitates wide competition, offering a level playing field for SMEs and VCSEs. The contract not only provides financial growth through the delivery of services valued at £90,000 but also offers an avenue for businesses to establish long-term relationships with a prominent public authority in the West Midlands. Providers with strong capabilities in delivering high-quality, impactful counselling services, and who are able to demonstrate additional social value, are likely to find this opportunity particularly promising due to the tender’s evaluation criteria weighting Price at 50%, Quality at 40%, and Social Value at 10%.

## Notice

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority (the Authority) is seeking to award a contract for the provision of a Face-to-Face Counselling Service under Part 6 of the Procurement Act (below-threshold contracts) under the Light Touch Regime.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 year Initial Term plus the option to extend by 3 Periods of 1 Year (1+1+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069027-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2026 - 6 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85147000 - Company health services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 09:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069027-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069027-2026
  22nd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd
  All Tender Documents are available at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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