--- title: "HCC - Sept 20 - The Provision of IAPT Compliant Counselling Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aeb8f740-5c7a-4386-9830-33bd48422d6e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aeb8f740-5c7a-4386-9830-33bd48422d6e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aeb8f740-5c7a-4386-9830-33bd48422d6e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aeb8f740-5c7a-4386-9830-33bd48422d6e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HCC - ADULT CARE SERVICES" published: "2021-04-19" --- # HCC - Sept 20 - The Provision of IAPT Compliant Counselling Services Buyer: HCC - ADULT CARE SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aeb8f740-5c7a-4386-9830-33bd48422d6e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aeb8f740-5c7a-4386-9830-33bd48422d6e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aeb8f740-5c7a-4386-9830-33bd48422d6e.json) ## Summary The Hertfordshire County Council is currently concluding a procurement process for the provision of IAPT Compliant Counselling Services, as part of a framework agreement designed to facilitate long-term support in the mental health sector. This contract, identified as HCC1911929, features an estimated combined annual value between £1 million and £2 million for two lots, and it is set to commence on 1st February 2021, extending over a four-year term until 31st January 2025. Interested suppliers had until 20th April 2021 to submit their bids under an open procurement method. This contract presents substantial opportunities for organisations involved in guidance and counselling, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs). With the growing demand for mental health services, businesses specialising in counselling, psychological support, and related services should consider engaging in similar tenders, fostering partnerships, or expanding their service offerings to benefit from these public procurement opportunities. ## 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. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4518645-8249-4a76-979b-643e7397faf2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Apr 2021 - 31 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HCC - ADULT CARE SERVICES | | Additional buyers | SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 19 Apr 2021 at 14:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4518645-8249-4a76-979b-643e7397faf2 - 19 Apr 2021 at 14:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4518645-8249-4a76-979b-643e7397faf2 - 19 Apr 2021 at 11:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4518645-8249-4a76-979b-643e7397faf2 - 16 Oct 2020 at 13:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4518645-8249-4a76-979b-643e7397faf2 - 16 Oct 2020 at 12:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4518645-8249-4a76-979b-643e7397faf2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4518645-8249-4a76-979b-643e7397faf2 19th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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