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title: "HCC - Sept 20 - The Provision of IAPT Compliant Counselling Services - AWARD"
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# HCC - Sept 20 - The Provision of IAPT Compliant Counselling Services - AWARD

Buyer: HCC - ADULT CARE SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a7d7b51-b573-401a-b857-5bdb439a7830

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council has recently awarded a framework agreement for the Provision of IAPT Compliant Counselling Services. This contract is part of the services industry and is located in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, with the final contract awarded on 19th January 2021, and the contract period commencing on 21st April 2021 and lasting until 31st January 2025. The estimated total value of the contract ranges from £1,000,000 to £2,000,000, covering two lots of services. The tender had a deadline for submissions on 20th April 2021.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in mental health services, counselling, and therapeutic support. Businesses such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete in this sector. The awarded suppliers, including Connect Health, Herts Mind Network, and others, demonstrate the demand for high-quality counselling services, which are essential for supporting community mental health needs in Hertfordshire.

## Notice

Following a procurement, Hertfordshire County Council has awarded a framework agreement for the Provision of IAPT Compliant Counselling Services. This is an award notice and this opportunity is now closed. The successful suppliers for both Lots are: Connect Health Ltd The Counselling Foundation Herts Mind Network Lea Vale Medical Group Mind in Mid Herts Peace Hospice Care The estimated annual value of the Contract will be approximately PS500,000 to PS1,000,000 for Lot 1; PS500,000 to PS1,000,000 for Lot 2 and therefore PS1,000,000 to PS2,000,000 for both Lots and is for the total framework term, together with the call-off contracts and their possible durations. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a term of four (4) years. OJEU Contract Notice Number: 2020/S 203-494912 OJEU Award Notice Number: 2021/S 030-076037 Please note that the contract start date detailed above is incorrect, due to technical issues. Please be advised that the actual contract start date is 1st February 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb1f65b-34ef-4f2f-9cca-2a40495b7248 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2021 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | HCC - ADULT CARE SERVICES |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | CONNECT HEALTH; HERTS MIND NETWORK; LEA VALE MEDICAL GROUP; MIND IN MID HERTS; PEACE HOSPICE CARE; THE COUNSELLING FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2021 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb1f65b-34ef-4f2f-9cca-2a40495b7248

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb1f65b-34ef-4f2f-9cca-2a40495b7248
  19th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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