Award

Conversion Therapy - Victim Support Service

THE CABINET OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jun 2022 at 16:12

Tender

11 Feb 2022 at 22:45

Planning

21 Dec 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office is managing a public procurement process to establish a contract for the "Conversion Therapy - Victim Support Service," classified under helpdesk and support services. This procurement is currently in the active tendering stage, with proposals due by 14th February 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £360,000 GBP, distributed over three years, with annual allocations of £120,000. This service is particularly significant as it aims to develop a helpline and website to support individuals affected by conversion therapy throughout the UK.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in counselling services, IT support, and social services to expand their operations and contribute to vital community support. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with Cyber Essentials, crucial for handling personal information in government contracts, would be well-positioned to bid. The contract's inclusive nature encourages SMEs and organisations within the charitable and voluntary sector to engage, thus fostering an environment of collaborative growth within the public service space.

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Notice Title

Conversion Therapy - Victim Support Service

Notice Description

The Cabinet Office (the "Authority"), has established a contract for the provision of Conversion Therapy Victim Support Service. Suppliers are required to provide the Deliverables (services) set out in the Specification. The full Specification is set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority required the development, set-up and operation of a helpline and website that will direct clients to relevant, existing services and provide initial pastoral support to individuals who have gone through, are going through, or are at risk of conversion therapy practices. The helpline and website will be collectively known as the Conversion Therapy Victim Support Service. The service is required to direct clients to existing support and to provide information and, when necessary, direct support to vulnerable persons, whilst the website will be expected to provide public information and resources on the topic of conversion therapy. That the service required provides guidance and signposting to relevant services that users may require, such as counselling, options for making a report to the police, and other public services such as emergency housing. The service should also provide support to professionals who may be concerned about an instance of conversion therapy and are seeking support on what action to take. Additional information: Crown Commercial Service is acting as the Agent on behalf of the Authority. The value in II.1.7 is an indicative value over 36 months. The breakdown is as follows: 2022-2023 - PS120k 2023-2024 - PS120k 2024-2025 - PS120k * *Optional 3rd year extension.

Renewal: The duration of the contract is for 24 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03045f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015553-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
3 May 20223 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
THE CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ctconsultation@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LESBIAN, GAY AND BISEXUAL ANTI - VIOLENCE AND POLICING GROUP (TRADING AS GALOP

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