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Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space User Research and Evaluation

MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE

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20 Sep 2021 at 07:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space User Research and Evaluation" contract, which falls under the research services industry category, is led by the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) based in London, England. The tender was awarded on 3rd August 2021, with the contract commencing on 20th September 2021 and concluding on 31st August 2022. This selective procurement method involved a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a total contract value of £167,320. The evaluation process aims to assess the pilot year of implementing the Mental Health Breathing Space policy, which began on 4th May 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in research and evaluation services to grow their business by participating in important mental health policy assessments. Companies specialising in social research, data analysis, and mental health services would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract, providing valuable insights and methodologies that can help inform governmental and stakeholder decisions. With a focus on accessible mental health solutions, this procurement process aligns with the increasing emphasis on mental health support across the UK.

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Notice Title

Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space User Research and Evaluation

Notice Description

Breathing Space is a Treasury (HMT) policy which began on 4th May 2021. It gives customers protection from creditor interest, charges, enforcement activity and collection communication, enabling them to stabilize their financial situation, engage with advice and find a solution. There are two types of Breathing Space: standard Breathing Space and Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space. Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space is accessed through a debt adviser with some key differences to how standard Breathing Space is accessed, with a single point of entry webpage and certification by an Approved Mental Health Professional that the customer is currently receiving mental health crisis care. The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) has agreed to support HMT with the implementation of the Mental Health Breathing Space policy by providing a single point of entry, making it clear for referrers to understand where to send referrals, and commissioning a specialist debt advice provider to process referrals and deliver associated debt advice services for at least the first year of the policy's implementation. MaPS is treating the first year of implementation as a pilot year, and therefore requires an evaluation partner to work with us and our delivery partner to conduct an evaluation of the pilot phase of Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77f5bf5f-5924-4edb-9e4e-0dc967b43519
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£167,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£167,320 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
19 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1N 2TD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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