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title: "Online Mental Health Support and Counselling Service for Young People"
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# Online Mental Health Support and Counselling Service for Young People

Buyer: BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d0f9f84-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Bracknell Forest Council is conducting a procurement process for an "Online Mental Health Support and Counselling Service for Young People," aimed at providing services to young individuals aged 11 to 19 years (up to 25 years for those looked after) in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, following an open procedure that valued the total contract at £50,000 with a minimum value of £40,000. The contract period runs from 1st October 2016 to 30th September 2017, with the tender period having ended on 4th May 2016. Key contact for this opportunity is Chris Stannard, reachable at Chris.stannard@bracknell-forest.gov.uk.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in mental health services, particularly those that cater to young populations or offer online support platforms. Businesses that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender, given the emphasis on their inclusion in the suitability criteria. By engaging in this procurement, such organisations can enhance their market presence and contribute meaningfully to the mental health needs of young people in Bracknell Forest.

## Notice

The Council is seeking to appoint a provider of mental health support and counselling services to provide an online mental health support and counselling service for young people aged 11 to 19 years (up to 25 years for children who are looked after) in Bracknell Forest. Additional information: Organisations must register their interest against the advert on the South East Business Portal in order to receive any changes or notifications issued by the Council during this tender process. The Council will not be held responsible for lack of communication to any organisation who does not register their interest

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3a8f1e1-8d11-438b-a665-2c0893578902 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2016 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2016 - 30 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRACKNELL |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG12 1JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Electoral ward | Town Centre & The Parks |
| Westminster constituency | Bracknell |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2017 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3a8f1e1-8d11-438b-a665-2c0893578902
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74fdbd55-019f-4b84-8a80-d4dab5429907

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3a8f1e1-8d11-438b-a665-2c0893578902
  18th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74fdbd55-019f-4b84-8a80-d4dab5429907
  14th April 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.businessportal.southeastiep.gov.uk/
  Please go to South East Business Portal to register your interest and download documents

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk

## Provenance

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