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title: "HCC - 09/23 - The Provision of Birth Relative Counselling - AWARD"
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# HCC - 09/23 - The Provision of Birth Relative Counselling - AWARD

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - CHILDREN'S SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8372542-1427-45f8-a15a-abb3d16d3571

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## Summary

The Hertfordshire County Council - Children's Services has awarded a contract for the Provision of Birth Relative Counselling. The contract has an estimated total value of £161,601.00 and includes a possible extension of up to two additional years. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period is from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. The industry category for this contract is Health and social work services with specific services including Guidance services, Guidance and counselling services, and Counselling services.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the social work and related services sector to grow their portfolio. Given the focus on counselling services, businesses offering specialised guidance and counselling services are well-suited to compete. The contract period's duration and possible extension offer stability for long-term business planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to explore collaboration opportunities with the Hertfordshire County Council.

## Notice

Following a procurement, Hertfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of Birth Relative Counselling. This is an award notice and this opportunity is now closed. The successful supplier is Family Action The estimated total value of the Contract is PS161,601.00 and is for the core Contract period and also includes the approximate value for extensions. The initial term of this contract is one (1) year with a possible extension of up to a further two (2) years at the Councils discretion. FTS Contract Notice Number: 2023/S 000-028846 FTS Award Notice Number: 2024/S 000-017193

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eca70784-3f38-4a5f-8008-a2072295e240 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £161,601 |
| 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - CHILDREN'S SERVICES |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FAMILY ACTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2024 at 16:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eca70784-3f38-4a5f-8008-a2072295e240

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eca70784-3f38-4a5f-8008-a2072295e240
  3rd June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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