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Reducing Hopelessness Through Positive Activities - AWARD

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Jun 2023 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract for a service aimed at reducing hopelessness through positive activities for men in Norfolk aged 18 and above. The contract, valued at £1,951,145 GBP, falls under the health and social work services category. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 23rd May 2023 and the contract period starting on 1st October 2023 and ending on 30th September 2030, promoting male mental health outcomes in Norfolk.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in delivering public health services and suicide prevention initiatives, especially those with experience in supporting men's positive mental health. Businesses focusing on strengths-based approaches and partnership working are well-suited to compete in this multi-year contract opportunity with the Norfolk County Council, targeting male residents across Norfolk.

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Notice Title

Reducing Hopelessness Through Positive Activities - AWARD

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council has procure a service which is aimed at supporting men in Norfolk aged 18 and above presenting to GPs feeling depressed and hopeless. The procurement will be delivering against Public Health and the National strategy for Suicide Prevention priorities with agreed targets and deliverables. Our overarching aim is to reduce deaths by suicide in Norfolk to as close to zero as possible. Over 75% of those who take their own lives are male. Men often do not feel comfortable in seeking advice or support from traditional services available and some fall back on coping strategies that may be damaging to their health e.g., alcohol and drugs. The delivery partner will deliver the prevention and positive activities (PPA) work across Norfolk & Waveney. They will deliver this through a strengths-based approach supporting men to promote positive mental health outcomes by developing a better understanding of themselves throughout the various life stages. The work will be a mix of direct delivery, group work and partnership working, supporting men to engage with other services where necessary. The service will be committed to supporting men to overcome persistent and enduring challenges using approaches and techniques that will help them make the positive change needed in their wellbeing. The contract will be a multi-year opportunity working in close partnership with the Local Authority delivering to men across Norfolk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14efdb67-d272-471b-9dc2-2b114c6344ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c974278-edca-4b5a-b5ad-2dd1ab4c4258
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,951,145 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MENSCRAFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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