--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Counselling Services - Multi Lot" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-157340" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-157340" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-157340.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-157340.json" source: "Sell2Wales" 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-kuma6s-157340 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-157340) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-157340.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Counselling Services under the PSR Wales Regulations. This competitive process covers Multiple Lots across the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and includes activities such as Face to Face, Virtual/Remote, and EMDR & CT-PTSD Counselling services with an active status as of 5th January 2026. Located in Cardiff and covering regions UKL16 and UKL21, the initiative has a total value of £1,000,000 and was undertaken using the open procedure, highlighting both quality and price as key award criteria, each weighted at 40% and 60%, respectively. The official tender process commenced in October 2025, concluding submissions by the 26th of November 2025 with the procurement phase having reached the award stage with active contracts now in place. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those experienced in counselling services, to expand their operations and clientele within the UK. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), such as Health Is One Ltd and ADFERIAD RECOVERY LIMITED, have been successful in securing contracts, showcasing that businesses of various scales can compete effectively. Companies offering quality counselling services, especially those with capabilities in delivering both in-person and virtual counselling, or specialised therapy such as EMDR, stand to benefit significantly from participating in such public procurement opportunities. The framework agreement also opens avenues for future engagements due to the potential for contract renewals and an established structured procurement process by NHS Wales. ## 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 | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=157340 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=157340 - 24 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=157340 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT556269 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Counselling Services - Multi Lot - Counselling services (Multiple Lots) across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB). - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN575232 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Counselling Services - Multi Lot - 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). ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-157340 - https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml ## 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-kuma6s-157340. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-157340.json.