Contract for the Provision of a Mental Health Befriending Service

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    "description": "This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations must be made to decision makers by 7th January 2026. The contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice services as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to: strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk Details of individuals making the award decision: Director of Adult Care Services The existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract. The provider has been assessed against the relevant 5 key criteria and has passed the requirements. There were no conflicts of interest identified.",
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        "title": "Contract for the Provision of a Mental Health Befriending Service",
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            "description": "Community health services"
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        "description": "The provision of a mental health befriending service that helps adults to re-engage with their local community through social activities. There is also a carers service that gives carers information and support through one-to-one meetings and also courses. Services are focused on East Herts area.",
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                "description": "The Council is intending to award this contract to our existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR.) The contract will commence on 9th January 2026 until 8th January 2029 with the option to extend for 2 years up until 8th January 2031. (Maximum 5 years total.) The approximate life time value of this contract is stated in II.1.7 above and includes the value of any possible extensions.",
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                "description": "This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. The contract was awarded on 8th January 2026, and commenced on 9th January 2026, and will continue until 8th January 2029 with the option to extend for 2 years up until 8th January 2031. (Maximum 5 years total.) The total value of the contract is PS380,695"
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                    "name": "Rethink Mental Illness"
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