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title: "St Helens Borough Council Contract for an Arts On Prescription Service"
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# St Helens Borough Council Contract for an Arts On Prescription Service

Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f366171-a193-4913-b619-94a3873a56ea

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## Summary

St Helens Borough Council is currently conducting an open procurement process for an Arts on Prescription Service, aimed at supporting residents experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression. The tender, identified as STHEL001-DN544780-02755334, was published on 18 May 2021, with a submission deadline set for 2 June 2021 at 12 noon. The contract is expected to commence on 1 July 2021 and will run for one year, concluding on 30 June 2022. This initiative falls under the category of other community, social, and personal services, with a total estimated value of £126,000. Interested parties must register on The-Chest platform and submit the required documentation by the deadline.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in mental health support or creative therapies. Companies with experience in delivering community-oriented services may be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as it requires effective engagement with vulnerable groups and the ability to design tailored creative activities. Increasing awareness and participation in mental health initiatives also opens doors for innovative service providers in the arts sector.

## Notice

St Helens Borough Council is undertaking an Invitation To Tender to identify potential providers to work closely with its library service and deliver an Arts on Prescription programme. The programme will provide creative activity and support for St Helens residents experiencing anxiety, depression or other mild to moderate mental health issues. Approximately 60 residents per year complete either a 6 or 12 week block. Interested providers should register on The-Chest, review the AOP Capability Document V2 and complete and return via The-Chest the AOP Response Form V2 no later than 12 noon on the 2nd June 2021. For further information go to www.The-Chest.org.uk select current opportunities, then under organisations select St Helens Council, then select reference DN544780

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/940f91b6-640a-4a86-b518-d6794c2ea2c9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £126,000 |
| 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 | ST.HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | ST HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 18 May 2021 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/940f91b6-640a-4a86-b518-d6794c2ea2c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/940f91b6-640a-4a86-b518-d6794c2ea2c9
  18th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sthelens.gov.uk

## Provenance

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