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title: "Independent Advocacy, Support & Well-Being Services"
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# Independent Advocacy, Support & Well-Being Services

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aed91af4-5719-4d3e-aa52-ead751a516a2

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## Summary

High Speed 2 Ltd (HS2) has awarded a contract titled "Independent Advocacy, Support & Well-Being Services" within the guidance and counselling services sector. The procurement process was initiated via a direct procurement method through a single tender action, and the contract has a total value of £337,860. The contract will commence on 1st July 2022 and will run for an initial term of two years, with an option for a twelve-month extension. The contract is now complete, having been officially awarded on 30th June 2022, with the relevant activities occurring primarily in Birmingham, England.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the provision of advocacy and support services. Companies with experience in social care, counselling, and related services would be well-positioned to compete for similar forthcoming contracts, expanding their footprint in the public services domain and benefiting from the growing demand for well-being services across various communities.

## Notice

High Speed 2 Ltd (HS2 Ltd) has awarded a contract for the provision of Independent Advocacy, Support and Well-being Services. The contract is awarded for an initial term of two (2) years, with an option to extend for up to a further twelve (12) months. The contract is awarded to POhWER. The initial contract term has a value of PS225,240 and the total contract term value is PS337,860.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a641fc2f-15ae-4f70-9a02-72aec4eefec9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £337,860 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £337,860 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2022 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a641fc2f-15ae-4f70-9a02-72aec4eefec9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a641fc2f-15ae-4f70-9a02-72aec4eefec9
  11th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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