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title: "Befriending, Counselling and Therapy - St Paul's"
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# Befriending, Counselling and Therapy - St Paul's

Buyer: CAPITALESOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3533227a-5428-4d4f-817b-02342257ee36

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by capitalEsourcing for the provision of Befriending, Counselling, and Therapy Services in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The contract, valued at £160,000, is designated for delivering services to families with children under five or expecting a baby within the area. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2024, with a possibility of extension for up to two additional years. The tender process, classified under guidance and counselling services, utilised a direct award procurement method, with the tender period closing on 19th February 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in early childhood support, counselling, or therapy services. Businesses with experience in delivering social care or educational support services within community settings would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The emphasis on providing vital services to families highlights the potential for growth in the sectors of social welfare and mental health support.

## Notice

This is an award of a contract for the provision of Befriending, Counselling and Therapy Services based in the Bryanston and Dorset Square ward, to deliver befriending services to families with a child under the age of 5, or expecting a baby in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC). The Contract period is from 1st April 2020 to the 31st March 2022. The Authority will be entitled, at its absolute discretion, to extend the contract period (subject to performance and budget) on the same terms for a further period or periods of up to 2 (two) years making a total possible contract period of 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41fae0ae-ba7d-4d6d-a6e1-035c7d006b79 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | CAPITALESOURCING |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W8 7NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Campden |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOMESTART WESTMINSTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 15 May 2020 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41fae0ae-ba7d-4d6d-a6e1-035c7d006b79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41fae0ae-ba7d-4d6d-a6e1-035c7d006b79
  15th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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