Hertfordshire County Council - Adult Care Services · Awarded contract

Awarded

Award of NHS Talking Therapies Counselling Services Framework in Hertfordshire

Awarded 01 May 2025

Awarded01 May 2025

Value£8,800,000.00

SupplierGuideposts Trust,Herts Mind Network Ltd,Lea Vale Medical Group,Mind in Mid Herts,Nouvita Ltd,The Counselling Foundation

AgencyHertfordshire County Council - Adult Care Services

RegionEast of England

CategoryHealth & Medical

Expires in 2y 6mo4y term, 38% elapsed

Awarded 1 May 2025Expires 30 Apr 2029

About

Hertfordshire County Council – Adult Care Services awarded a contract to Guideposts Trust, Herts Mind Network Ltd, Lea Vale Medical Group, Mind in Mid Herts, Nouvita Ltd, and The Counselling Foundation for the provision of NHS Talking Therapies Counselling Services for service users in Hertfordshire aged 16 and over with common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.

The contract value is £8,800,000.

The framework covers the East and North Hertfordshire and South and West Hertfordshire areas, aligned with the registered GP populations of the two previous Clinical Commissioning Group footprints.

Providers will deliver counselling sessions face-to-face, by telephone, or via digital modes, and in group settings (defined as two or more service users).

A blended approach combining in-person and virtual support will be adopted based on service user needs.

The service aims to improve mental health and wellbeing, with a target that at least 50% of those completing treatment show measurable improvement.

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