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title: "Emotional Support Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE PENSIONS REGULATOR"
published: "2024-08-12"
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# Emotional Support Service

Buyer: THE PENSIONS REGULATOR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a9c2415-a97c-4171-8944-42bfc74464b6

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## Summary

The Pensions Regulator has completed a procurement process for an "Emotional Support Service." The contract, valued at £42,000, covers a period from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2026, with an option for a 12-month extension. This procurement, using a direct method as a single tender action below the threshold, falls under the "Guidance and Counselling Services" industry category. The service is to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is now at the Award stage, following the tender period's conclusion on 31 July 2024.

This tender offers growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in providing emotional support services. Given the preference for SME suitability, businesses with expertise in guidance and counselling and the capacity to serve the South East of the United Kingdom would be well-poised to benefit. The awarded supplier, PositiveLives Limited, is expected to deliver significant value, demonstrating the potential for similar organisations to expand their service portfolios through public contracts.

## Notice

2 year contract with 12-month extension option. PS14k per annum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45e40267-eeea-4b33-b545-57ff9c568046 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE PENSIONS REGULATOR |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 6AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Preston Park |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POSITIVELIVES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2024 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45e40267-eeea-4b33-b545-57ff9c568046

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45e40267-eeea-4b33-b545-57ff9c568046
  12th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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