--- title: "HCC 07/16 - The Provision of Relationship Support Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0590d0ed-70fd-4a6f-a037-aa65e875fe7c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0590d0ed-70fd-4a6f-a037-aa65e875fe7c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0590d0ed-70fd-4a6f-a037-aa65e875fe7c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0590d0ed-70fd-4a6f-a037-aa65e875fe7c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE" published: "2018-07-19" --- # HCC 07/16 - The Provision of Relationship Support Services Buyer: SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0590d0ed-70fd-4a6f-a037-aa65e875fe7c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0590d0ed-70fd-4a6f-a037-aa65e875fe7c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0590d0ed-70fd-4a6f-a037-aa65e875fe7c.json) ## Summary Hertfordshire County Council is currently seeking suppliers for "The Provision of Relationship Support Services" through an open procurement process. The procurement is scheduled to conclude for Expressions of Interest on 16th August 2018, with the deadline for final bids set for 12:00 noon on the same day. The contract, valued at approximately £100,000, covers a core period of one year, starting from 1st September 2018, with the possibility of extending for up to three more years. The delivery will take place in Hertfordshire, within the East of England region. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the counselling and support services sector to expand their operations. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, as they may have the flexibility and innovative approaches that align well with the requirements. Firms that can demonstrate proven experience in providing relationship support services and have the capacity to meet the diverse needs of clients are well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice Hertfordshire County Council are currently out to procurement for the provision of Relationship Support Services Suppliers wishing to take part in this project are invited to "express interest" which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. The deadline for Expressions of Interest is 16th August 2018 To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12.00 Noon on 16th August 2018. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted by the system. The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is PS100,000 and is for the core period and also includes the approximate value for extensions. For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual value of the Framework Agreement will be approximately PS20,000 - PS30,000. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a core period of one year, with the option to extend this up to three further years, year on year. Please note that the requirements of the Framework Agreement will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. In addition, there will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other Contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement. Additional information: To access this opportunity please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d0e69b1-f826-4868-8a85-feed073079e6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 17 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services ## Release History - 19 Jul 2018 at 10:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d0e69b1-f826-4868-8a85-feed073079e6 - 19 Jul 2018 at 10:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d0e69b1-f826-4868-8a85-feed073079e6 - 19 Jul 2018 at 10:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d0e69b1-f826-4868-8a85-feed073079e6 - 19 Jul 2018 at 10:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d0e69b1-f826-4868-8a85-feed073079e6 - 18 Jul 2018 at 09:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d0e69b1-f826-4868-8a85-feed073079e6 - 17 Jul 2018 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d0e69b1-f826-4868-8a85-feed073079e6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d0e69b1-f826-4868-8a85-feed073079e6 19th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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