--- title: "Minding the Gap" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c1b325e3-1440-482b-8ad7-567fa54a480e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1b325e3-1440-482b-8ad7-567fa54a480e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1b325e3-1440-482b-8ad7-567fa54a480e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1b325e3-1440-482b-8ad7-567fa54a480e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN" published: "2022-01-12" --- # Minding the Gap Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1b325e3-1440-482b-8ad7-567fa54a480e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1b325e3-1440-482b-8ad7-567fa54a480e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1b325e3-1440-482b-8ad7-567fa54a480e.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Minding the Gap" initiative is led by the London Borough of Camden, focusing on mental health services for young people aged 16-24 in the United Kingdom. The project, classified under youth education and social work services, is currently at the Award stage, with two contracts awarded on 7th January 2022. The two lots include Lot 1 for "The Hive Hub", valued at £5,500,000 per year, and Lot 2 for counselling services, with an annual value of £368,000. The contract period for these services started on 1st April 2022, with potential extensions available. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the mental health services sector, youth education, counselling, and integrated community support. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, especially if they can demonstrate innovative service delivery models and community engagement. The procurement method utilised is similar to competitive negotiation, allowing for flexible service proposals that could align with Camden Council's objectives to improve mental health transitions for young people. ## Notice Minding the Gap is an innovative approach to mental health services for young people aged 16-24 that has a national profile. It was created by Camden Council in partnership with Camden CCG in 2015 and co-designed with young people. The key aim of MTG is to improve transitions between child and adult mental health services, to improve the reach of mental health services for young people aged 16-24 and to destigmatise health services by offering holistic and integrated support Minding the Gap is being procured in two Lots: Lot 1: The Hive Hub: which is an integrated innovative youth hub Lot 2: The counselling & psychotherapy service and systemic integrative therapy: Please note the Highest value stated above includes the extension periods which are at the sole disecretio of the council. For further information on both lots and their respective values please go to EU Supply and down load the tender documents. The service was procured through the light touch regime using a process similar to the competitive procedure with negotiation. The term for each of the contracts is for an initial period of five years, with two options to extend for an additional two years each (potentially nine years in total). The services were procured in two lots as specified below The Hive Hub: PS550,000 per year; or PS4,950,000 for the duration of the contract period (Lot 1). The counselling & psychotherapy service and systemic integrative therapy: PS368,000 per year, or PS3,312,000 for the duration of the contract period (Lot 2). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5332abdb-09f6-449b-a2c1-f4112bce6a8f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Jan 2022 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,260,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £8,262,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North London | | Postcode | N1C 4AG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | King's Cross | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | CATCH 22; THE BRANDON CENTRE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80310000 - Youth education services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 12 Jan 2022 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5332abdb-09f6-449b-a2c1-f4112bce6a8f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5332abdb-09f6-449b-a2c1-f4112bce6a8f 12th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38806&B=LBCAMDEN Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/28 User / Company ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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