--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Procurement of Occupational Health Counselling Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06de75" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06de75" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06de75.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06de75.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-08-07" --- # Framework Agreement for the Procurement of Occupational Health Counselling Services Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06de75 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06de75) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06de75.json) ## Summary Gloucestershire County Council is currently in the tender stage for their "Framework Agreement for the Procurement of Occupational Health Counselling Services." This procurement falls under the light touch category and is open to competition below the threshold. Located in Gloucester, UK, the county council seeks to establish a framework of multiple suppliers to deliver a variety of counselling services. Prospective suppliers are invited to submit competitive pricing by 1st September 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 13th August 2026. The framework aims to support health and wellbeing across city councils, fire and rescue services, and educational settings throughout the region. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling services, particularly those with expertise in occupational health. The framework is structured across four lots, including structured counselling, initial assessments, reflective practice, and critical incident support, making it a fitting opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs. Successful bidders will secure a position on a framework that is without reopening competition, with the potential for future call-off contracts, fostering long-term growth and stability. Additionally, the administrative facilitation through the SAP Ariba portal ensures a streamlined process for interested parties. This opportunity is particularly ideal for businesses looking to expand their public sector portfolio within the health services industry. ## Notice THIS NOTICE HAS BEEN RELEASED IN ERROR AND IS A DUPLICATE OF 2026/S 000-072028 - PLEASE IGNORE THIS NOTICE AND REFER TO NOTICE NUMBER STATED ABOVE ### 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. Total term - 4 years 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. Total term - 4 years 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. Total term - 4 years 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. Total term - 4 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075152-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 7 Aug 2026 at 09:30 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075152-2026 - 6 Aug 2026 at 18:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075004-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075152-2026 7th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075004-2026 6th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://eu.mu.ariba.com/uav/project/?token=8e7a3ab9-a394-4477-a700-5a1f06cafac3 Suppliers must register on SAP Ariba before submitting a bid. Once registered, email layla.davies@gloucestershire.gov.uk with your organisation name and Ariba Supplier ID so GCC can add you to the relevant Sourcing Event. If your organisation is interested but not set up on SAP, please email layla.davies@gloucestershire.gov.uk All communication must be conducted via the Ariba portal. ## Notice URLs - https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw/109574053/aw?awh=r&awssk=9h8f0jed&dard=1 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06de75. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06de75.json.