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title: "Children and Young People's Online Emotional Support Service"
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# Children and Young People's Online Emotional Support Service

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa26e56f-ffb4-4dc7-a1fa-953d397a5443

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council is seeking tenders for the "Children and Young People's Online Emotional Support Service" aimed at providing comprehensive emotional support for 11-18 year-olds in Cumbria. This tender falls under the social work and health services industry categories. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with bids due by 30 August 2019. The total value of the contract is £210,000, and the contract period is set to commence on 1 January 2020 and conclude on 31 December 2021. The service will primarily be delivered within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in online counselling and support services, particularly those that can cater to the emotional and mental health needs of young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is open, welcoming various bidders to propose their solutions. Businesses that have experience in youth services, mental health support, and online resource provision will find this contract particularly relevant and beneficial for growth.

## Notice

The services provided shall be a comprehensive offer of online emotional support for 11-18 year olds in Cumbria. Information, advice and counselling on-line will be free, safe, confidential and non-stigmatising for Service Users. Promotion will be through schools and communities. Every person receiving a service will feel that they have someone to talk to and communicate with about difficulties in their life. These could include: parental discord; bereavement; anger and frustration; bullying; anxieties about school transition and exams; and gender related and relationship difficulties. All further information, including the service specification, is available on The Chest. Registration on The Chest is free of charge. The website address for The Chest is https://www.the-chest.org.uk. All bids must be received via The Chest by the deadline stated in the service specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09848258-bc6d-429e-9163-109ac8664236 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2019 at 08:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09848258-bc6d-429e-9163-109ac8664236

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09848258-bc6d-429e-9163-109ac8664236
  30th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk

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