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title: "Befriending, Counselling and Therapy - St Helen's"
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# Befriending, Counselling and Therapy - St Helen's

Buyer: CAPITALESOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca88b230-165e-4e9a-a272-54ed8be8d2ec

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by capitalEsourcing for the provision of Befriending, Counselling and Therapy services in the St Helen's ward, located in London. This contract, valued at £150,000, is classified under guidance and counselling services and was awarded to Family Friends. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2020 and will conclude on 31st March 2024, with the possibility of further extensions. The tender was completed on 19th February 2020, with the award formally published on 15th May 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are capable of delivering services related to mental health support and community engagement. Companies with experience in providing mentoring and befriending services, especially those that can mobilise a network of volunteers, will be well-suited to compete in this sector, fostering collaboration and community well-being within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

## Notice

This is an award of a contract for the provision of Befriending, Counselling and Therapy Services based in the St Helen's ward, to deliver Parent Befriending and Child Mentoring services via a network of volunteers 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/14e3c430-b96f-4aa8-b75a-8ad9e32ded0c |
| 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 | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | FAMILY FRIENDS |

## 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/14e3c430-b96f-4aa8-b75a-8ad9e32ded0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14e3c430-b96f-4aa8-b75a-8ad9e32ded0c
  15th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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