Award

The provision of The Early Help Eating Disorder Service

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

24 May 2022 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire County Council initiated a tender for "The Provision of The Early Help Eating Disorder Service" in Hertfordshire, which has now entered the award stage. This procurement, classified under "Other community, social and personal services," was completed on 20th May 2022. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to a previous failure to receive any bids. The contract has a total value of £1,000,000 and includes the option to extend for up to 24 months.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in mental health services and counselling, particularly those experienced in working with children and young people facing eating disorders. Given the marked increase in demand for such services, firms that can provide effective, innovative solutions are encouraged to engage with Hertfordshire County Council. With a successful bid from "First Steps ED," other service providers may also find potential for further collaborations or contracts in a landscape marked by growing needs in the community.

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Notice Title

The provision of The Early Help Eating Disorder Service

Notice Description

This is an Award Notice following a failed tender procedure for The Provision of The Early Help Eating Disorder Service in Hertfordshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an Award Notice. Hertfordshire County Council have awarded a contract for The Provision of the Early Help Eating Disorder Service in Hertfordshire.

Options: There is the option to extend the Contract for up to 24 months (2 x 12 months extensions).

Procurement Information

Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) went out to tender for The Provision of the Early Help Eating Disorder Service in Hertfordshire in October 2021 (Publication Reference 2021/S 000-025737 dated 14th October 2021). Despite significant interest shown at the extremely well attended PPME Event in June 2021, no bids were received as a result of the tender process. The on-going effect of the Covid 19 Pandemic has seen an unprecedented rise in the number of Children and Young people (CYP) presenting with an eating disorder. This rise has shown no sign of slowing down to date and services have seen an increase in the number of CYP presenting with an eating disorder. This increase is being seen nationally, with some services reporting a doubling of referrals. Due to the failed tender exercise (as no bids were received) and increased demand for this service HCC progressed with the option of a direct award. HCC engaged with possible providers for this service in a manner that treated them equally and without discrimination, however only one provider provided a full proposal that met the requirements (which were the same as those initially sought under the failed procurement). As only one proposal was provided and was suitable, HCC is of the view that the contract award is in compliance with Regulation 32(2)(a). From market feedback we understand that due to the increased demand for this type of service, providers were unable to commit to taking on an additional Contract at this time. The Contract will be for 2 years with the option for extend for up to 24 months (2 x 12 months). The value stated include the value of any possible extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033e1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014197-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Sinclair
Contact Email
emma.sinclair@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1438845635

Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST STEPS ED

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