Tender

GB-Chelmsford: Counselling, Advice and Information Service

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Dec 2019 at 11:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Essex County Council seeking bids for a contract titled "GB-Chelmsford: Counselling, Advice and Information Service." This contract falls under the services category, specifically for guidance and counselling services, aimed at supporting birth families and those affected by adoption or Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs) in the East of England, UK. The open procedure allows for competitive tenders, with a published deadline for submission set for 21st January 2020. The contract, valued at £500,000, is scheduled to commence on 1st March 2020 and will last until 29th February 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the delivery of essential community services. With the focus on counselling and support for families affected by adoption and SGOs, businesses with experience in social services, mental health support, or community counselling would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The involvement of Essex County Council may also provide opportunities for collaboration with local organisations and increase visibility in the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Chelmsford: Counselling, Advice and Information Service

Notice Description

To deliver a service that ensures birth families and those affected by adoption and SGO's are supported to manage the impact of adoption/SGO's on their lives through access to independent, impartial information, advice and counselling. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d8e462-b305-48e7-a72c-fe9c8385558b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2020 - 29 Feb 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

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