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title: "SCC AA Nature Based Mental Health Interventions"
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# SCC AA Nature Based Mental Health Interventions

Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d0390d1-3953-46bb-b388-26d16dc6ac26

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## Summary

The Surrey County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Nature Based Mental Health Interventions to Dose of Nature. The contract is classified under Health and social work services and has a total value of £100,000 GBP. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action. The contract period is from November 1, 2022, to October 31, 2023. The tender period ended on October 1, 2022, with the award officially published on October 15, 2022. The contract delivery address is in RH2 8EF, England.

This tender presents a business opportunity for companies specializing in health and social work services, particularly those focused on mental health interventions and nature-based therapies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The initiative aims to improve individuals' mental health through nature prescriptions delivered by trained professionals. Businesses interested in providing innovative mental health solutions aligned with nature-based interventions should consider engaging with Surrey County Council as potential future contracting partners.

## Notice

Dose of Nature Dose of Nature is a clinically led, evidence-based mental health charity that improves the mental health and wellbeing of individuals through increased engagement with the natural world. The programme delivers 'nature prescriptions' to people referred by their GP with a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. The Dose of Nature (DoN) prescription programme is a genuine alternative to both medication and more traditional psychological interventions, and the formula combines three ingredients: chartered psychologists, trained volunteers and the healing power of nature. A Dose of Nature Prescription will provide an individual 10-week clinically led programme for people with a wide range of mental health issues. Through a combination of education, first-hand experience, and practical and motivational support, the service aims to encourage a greater connection with nature and inspire lifestyle changes that will have a significant and lasting impact on mental wellbeing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/347c2da7-1a97-45f9-a2fa-0ed195941a2f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | REIGATE |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH2 8EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Reigate and Banstead |
| Electoral ward | South Park & Woodhatch |
| Westminster constituency | Reigate |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DOSE OF NATURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2023 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/347c2da7-1a97-45f9-a2fa-0ed195941a2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/347c2da7-1a97-45f9-a2fa-0ed195941a2f
  31st January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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