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title: "Minding the Gap"
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# Minding the Gap

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cbde

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## Summary

The London Borough of Camden has initiated a public procurement process titled "Minding the Gap," aimed at enhancing mental health services for young people aged 16-24. This procurement, classified under the industry category of social work services without accommodation, is currently in the Award stage, with contracts for two distinct Lots: The Hive Hub and the counselling & psychotherapy service. The total value of the procurement process is £8,262,000 with specific lot values of £4,950,000 and £3,312,000, respectively. Key dates include a procurement method that follows a selective approach with competitive negotiations, and the tender period was active as of 23 September 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in mental health services, youth support, counselling, and holistic therapy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on social work and youth services will find this procurement particularly relevant, given the emphasis on quality and social value in the award criteria. Firms capable of delivering integrated support models and demonstrating a clear impact on service outcomes could be well-positioned to compete effectively in this market.

## Notice

Minding the Gap is an innovative approach to mental health services for young people aged 16-24 that has a national profile. It was created by Camden Council in partnership with Camden CCG in 2015 and co-designed with young people. The key aim of MTG is to improve transitions between child and adult mental health services, to improve the reach of mental health services for young people aged 16-24 and to destigmatise health services by offering holistic and integrated support Minding the Gap is being procured in two Lots: Lot 1: The Hive Hub: which is an integrated innovative youth hub Lot 2: The counselling & psychotherapy service and systemic integrative therapy: The service was procured through the light touch regime using a process similar to the competitive procedure with negotiation. The term for each of the contracts is for an initial period of five years, with two options to extend for an additional two years each (potentially nine years in total).

### Lot Information

The Hive Hub

see specification for a full description. Additional information: Please see tender documents for further information.

The counselling & psychotherapy service and systemic integrative therapy:

Please see specification for a full description of this lot. Additional information: Please see tender documents for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000860-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,262,000 |
| Lots value | £8,262,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,807,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N1C 4AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | King's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLI31 Camden and City of London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CATCH 22; THE BRANDON CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2022 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000860-2022
- 23 Jul 2021 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017520-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.camden.gov.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38806&B=LBCAMDEN
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/28

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