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title: "Reducing Hopelessness Through Positive Activities - AWARD"
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# Reducing Hopelessness Through Positive Activities - AWARD

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14efdb67-d272-471b-9dc2-2b114c6344ab

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## Summary

The Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract for a service aimed at reducing hopelessness through positive activities for men in Norfolk aged 18 and above. The contract, valued at £1,951,145 GBP, falls under the health and social work services category. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 23rd May 2023 and the contract period starting on 1st October 2023 and ending on 30th September 2030, promoting male mental health outcomes in Norfolk.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in delivering public health services and suicide prevention initiatives, especially those with experience in supporting men's positive mental health. Businesses focusing on strengths-based approaches and partnership working are well-suited to compete in this multi-year contract opportunity with the Norfolk County Council, targeting male residents across Norfolk.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council has procure a service which is aimed at supporting men in Norfolk aged 18 and above presenting to GPs feeling depressed and hopeless. The procurement will be delivering against Public Health and the National strategy for Suicide Prevention priorities with agreed targets and deliverables. Our overarching aim is to reduce deaths by suicide in Norfolk to as close to zero as possible. Over 75% of those who take their own lives are male. Men often do not feel comfortable in seeking advice or support from traditional services available and some fall back on coping strategies that may be damaging to their health e.g., alcohol and drugs. The delivery partner will deliver the prevention and positive activities (PPA) work across Norfolk & Waveney. They will deliver this through a strengths-based approach supporting men to promote positive mental health outcomes by developing a better understanding of themselves throughout the various life stages. The work will be a mix of direct delivery, group work and partnership working, supporting men to engage with other services where necessary. The service will be committed to supporting men to overcome persistent and enduring challenges using approaches and techniques that will help them make the positive change needed in their wellbeing. The contract will be a multi-year opportunity working in close partnership with the Local Authority delivering to men across Norfolk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c974278-edca-4b5a-b5ad-2dd1ab4c4258 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,951,145 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORFOLK |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2023 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c974278-edca-4b5a-b5ad-2dd1ab4c4258

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c974278-edca-4b5a-b5ad-2dd1ab4c4258
  27th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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