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title: "LBN - HeadStart Online Counselling Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f40bbbef-ebd7-4670-99bf-3482217fd7c5"
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# LBN - HeadStart Online Counselling Service

Buyer: ONESOURCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f40bbbef-ebd7-4670-99bf-3482217fd7c5

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "LBN - HeadStart Online Counselling Service" has been completed by the buying organisation, oneSource, located in London, England. This tender, classified under social work and related services, had a value of £180,000 and was launched under an open procurement method. The tendering period ended on 21 May 2018, with a contract period from 3 September 2018 to 3 September 2020. The awarded contract was given to XenZone and was officially published on 20 September 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that provide counselling and mental health services. Companies with expertise in delivering online support and counselling tailored to teenagers and young people would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, thereby contributing to improving emotional wellbeing in targeted communities.

## Notice

Award Notice for Headstart Online counselling and peer support for teenagers with emerging mental health difficulties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71084cd5-2cdf-4e5c-a439-f9b55b965bbd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 3 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | ONESOURCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E16 2QU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Royal Albert |
| Westminster constituency | West Ham and Beckton |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | XENZONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2018 at 16:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71084cd5-2cdf-4e5c-a439-f9b55b965bbd
- 13 Apr 2018 at 16:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a1e09fa-6d0f-49e4-8de9-b8fa2b2548d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71084cd5-2cdf-4e5c-a439-f9b55b965bbd
  20th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a1e09fa-6d0f-49e4-8de9-b8fa2b2548d6
  13th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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