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title: "Open Access for Children & Young People"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK"
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# Open Access for Children & Young People

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed8fb9da-ed31-4e4c-aa93-8f4ac00bb015

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## Summary

The London Borough of Southwark is seeking to contract for an "Open Access for Children & Young People" service, aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing for children and young people in London. The tender was published on 7 October 2019, with a deadline for submissions on 18 October 2019. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, is for a period of three years, starting on 1 April 2020 and potentially extending for an additional two years. The procurement, classified under health and social work services, employs an unspecified method and is currently at the award stage, having been awarded to Groundwork London on 17 January 2020.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those experienced in mental health outreach and support for young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, leveraging their local knowledge and tailored service offerings. The contracting authority is committed to fostering improved mental wellbeing services, thus creating a space for innovative solutions and collaborations within the community.

## Notice

London Borough of Southwark are inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced organisations in order to select a Tenderer to enter into a Contract for a Open Access Drop-in Service for Children & Young People. Southwark Council are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people through our Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Services. The service will provide open access for help and support in relation to mental wellbeing as well as being a hub for outreach/pop-ups and digital innovation in relation to mental wellbeing. The contract will be for 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years in single year extensions. The tender documents can be accessed via Southwark Council's e-procurement portal, Procontract https://procontract.due-north.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1661a13-e8a7-4bc0-af34-d0a59fdc9a65 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,705,948 |
| 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 SOUTHWARK |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GROUNDWORK LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2020 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1661a13-e8a7-4bc0-af34-d0a59fdc9a65
- 7 Oct 2019 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e732228a-f5a6-458b-8dab-543541ed89f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1661a13-e8a7-4bc0-af34-d0a59fdc9a65
  20th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e732228a-f5a6-458b-8dab-543541ed89f6
  7th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southwark.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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