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title: "Befriending, Counselling and Therapy - Gertrude"
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# Befriending, Counselling and Therapy - Gertrude

Buyer: CAPITALESOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfecc186-89c7-48c8-a9a8-d3afe94e63ae

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the award of a contract for Befriending, Counselling and Therapy Services, aimed at supporting children and families in need within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC). The buying organisation, capitalEsourcing, is responsible for facilitating this tender, which is classified under guidance and counselling services. The contract is effective from 1st April 2020 and will run until 31st March 2024, with the possibility of a two-year extension based on performance and budget considerations. The total value of the contract is £160,000, and the tender was awarded on 19th February 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the counselling and therapy sectors, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide effective support services to vulnerable populations. Companies with expertise in mental health services, counselling, and outreach programmes may find this contract particularly aligned with their offerings, allowing them to expand their client base and enhance community impact through collaboration with the local authority.

## Notice

This is an award of a contract for the provision of Befriending, Counselling and Therapy Services based in the Stanley ward, offering a range of counselling and therapy services for children and families in need in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC). The Contract period is from 1st April 2020 to the 31st March 2022. The Authority will be entitled, at its absolute discretion, to extend the contract period (subject to performance and budget) on the same terms for a further period or periods of up to 2 (two) years making a total possible contract period of 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76b9cb06-ba8e-4206-8098-0b4562540302 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | CAPITALESOURCING |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W8 7NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Campden |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEST LONDON ACTION FOR CHILDREN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 15 May 2020 at 16:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76b9cb06-ba8e-4206-8098-0b4562540302

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76b9cb06-ba8e-4206-8098-0b4562540302
  15th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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