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CPQ2134-21 Listening Ear Phase 2

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Feb 2022 at 09:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council is conducting a procurement process for the contract titled "CPQ2134-21 Listening Ear Phase 2" under the category of Other community, social and personal services, located in Exeter, England. The tender period concluded on 6th January 2022, while the contract is set to commence on 3rd February 2022 and will run until 28th February 2023. This open procurement method follows an open procedure format and has a contract value of £99,950, aimed at providing guidance and counselling services, particularly in the wake of challenges presented by COVID-19.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on community support, counselling, and wellbeing services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). The initiative seeks to extend support not only to businesses but also to individuals seeking employment, making it vital for organisations that can deliver flexible wellbeing solutions or training services to consider participation. Success in this tender could enhance a business’s reputation and growth within the social support sector in Devon.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPQ2134-21 Listening Ear Phase 2

Notice Description

A Listening Ear Pilot was commissioned December 2020, as part of the Team Devon COVID-19 economy and business recovery prospectus. The pilot provided businesses with the opportunity to chat informally to an experienced volunteer about whatever was making them feel stressed in relation to how COVID 19 impacted on them. The service was initially designed around feedback from Business Advisors who had experienced some challenging conversations with business owners and from business leaders who were seeking support as a result of COVID 19. In many instances the business owners vented their concerns at the Business Advisor; these conversations were emotive and expressed how the business owner was feeling, at the height of the restrictions. The pilot operated from December 2020 until March 2021. Due to low initial take-up of the one-to-one service the project expanded its offer to ensure reach by hosting two webinar-style events. Additional marketing was also undertaken to promote these events and encourage take-up. The workshop events proved to be popular, and the pilot was able to meet output targets. The second phase of the Listening Ear will not only support businesses but will expand its reach to provide support to individuals who are currently in employment, seeking employment or are entering into the job market. The service will provide its beneficiaries with the tools and techniques that support wellbeing in order to build resilient communities, workforce and businesses within Devon, that will be able to meet the challenges and opportunities that the recovery period presents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb5f691e-8858-4b8b-b27a-1c0860c6c1d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b48cccd-418e-4965-b0f8-b35020af3cec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF DEVON (OPERATING UNDER DEVON COMMUNITIES TO

Further Information

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