Award

Emotional Support Service

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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Award

12 Aug 2024 at 10:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator has completed a procurement process for an "Emotional Support Service." The contract, valued at £42,000, covers a period from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2026, with an option for a 12-month extension. This procurement, using a direct method as a single tender action below the threshold, falls under the "Guidance and Counselling Services" industry category. The service is to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is now at the Award stage, following the tender period's conclusion on 31 July 2024.

This tender offers growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in providing emotional support services. Given the preference for SME suitability, businesses with expertise in guidance and counselling and the capacity to serve the South East of the United Kingdom would be well-poised to benefit. The awarded supplier, PositiveLives Limited, is expected to deliver significant value, demonstrating the potential for similar organisations to expand their service portfolios through public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Emotional Support Service

Notice Description

2 year contract with 12-month extension option. PS14k per annum.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a9c2415-a97c-4171-8944-42bfc74464b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45e40267-eeea-4b33-b545-57ff9c568046
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 6AF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Preston Park
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POSITIVELIVES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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