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Minding the Gap

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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12 Jan 2022 at 12:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Minding the Gap" initiative is led by the London Borough of Camden, focusing on mental health services for young people aged 16-24 in the United Kingdom. The project, classified under youth education and social work services, is currently at the Award stage, with two contracts awarded on 7th January 2022. The two lots include Lot 1 for "The Hive Hub", valued at £5,500,000 per year, and Lot 2 for counselling services, with an annual value of £368,000. The contract period for these services started on 1st April 2022, with potential extensions available.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the mental health services sector, youth education, counselling, and integrated community support. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, especially if they can demonstrate innovative service delivery models and community engagement. The procurement method utilised is similar to competitive negotiation, allowing for flexible service proposals that could align with Camden Council's objectives to improve mental health transitions for young people.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Minding the Gap

Notice Description

Minding the Gap is an innovative approach to mental health services for young people aged 16-24 that has a national profile. It was created by Camden Council in partnership with Camden CCG in 2015 and co-designed with young people. The key aim of MTG is to improve transitions between child and adult mental health services, to improve the reach of mental health services for young people aged 16-24 and to destigmatise health services by offering holistic and integrated support Minding the Gap is being procured in two Lots: Lot 1: The Hive Hub: which is an integrated innovative youth hub Lot 2: The counselling & psychotherapy service and systemic integrative therapy: Please note the Highest value stated above includes the extension periods which are at the sole disecretio of the council. For further information on both lots and their respective values please go to EU Supply and down load the tender documents. The service was procured through the light touch regime using a process similar to the competitive procedure with negotiation. The term for each of the contracts is for an initial period of five years, with two options to extend for an additional two years each (potentially nine years in total). The services were procured in two lots as specified below The Hive Hub: PS550,000 per year; or PS4,950,000 for the duration of the contract period (Lot 1). The counselling & psychotherapy service and systemic integrative therapy: PS368,000 per year, or PS3,312,000 for the duration of the contract period (Lot 2).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1b325e3-1440-482b-8ad7-567fa54a480e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5332abdb-09f6-449b-a2c1-f4112bce6a8f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80310000 - Youth education services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,260,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,262,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1C 4AG
Post Town
North 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CATCH 22

THE BRANDON CENTRE

Further Information

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