Award

Minding the Gap

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jan 2022 at 11:36

Tender

23 Jul 2021 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden has initiated a public procurement process titled "Minding the Gap," aimed at enhancing mental health services for young people aged 16-24. This procurement, classified under the industry category of social work services without accommodation, is currently in the Award stage, with contracts for two distinct Lots: The Hive Hub and the counselling & psychotherapy service. The total value of the procurement process is £8,262,000 with specific lot values of £4,950,000 and £3,312,000, respectively. Key dates include a procurement method that follows a selective approach with competitive negotiations, and the tender period was active as of 23 September 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in mental health services, youth support, counselling, and holistic therapy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on social work and youth services will find this procurement particularly relevant, given the emphasis on quality and social value in the award criteria. Firms capable of delivering integrated support models and demonstrating a clear impact on service outcomes could be well-positioned to compete effectively in this market.

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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: 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).

Lot Information

The Hive Hub

see specification for a full description. Additional information: Please see tender documents for further information.

The counselling & psychotherapy service and systemic integrative therapy:

Please see specification for a full description of this lot. Additional information: Please see tender documents for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cbde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000860-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£8,262,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,262,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,807,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
David Walsh
Contact Email
david.walsh@camden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI31 Camden and City of 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

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