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title: "Conversion Therapy - Victim Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03045f"
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# Conversion Therapy - Victim Support Service

Buyer: THE CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03045f

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office is managing a public procurement process to establish a contract for the "Conversion Therapy - Victim Support Service," classified under helpdesk and support services. This procurement is currently in the active tendering stage, with proposals due by 14th February 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £360,000 GBP, distributed over three years, with annual allocations of £120,000. This service is particularly significant as it aims to develop a helpline and website to support individuals affected by conversion therapy throughout the UK.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in counselling services, IT support, and social services to expand their operations and contribute to vital community support. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with Cyber Essentials, crucial for handling personal information in government contracts, would be well-positioned to bid. The contract's inclusive nature encourages SMEs and organisations within the charitable and voluntary sector to engage, thus fostering an environment of collaborative growth within the public service space.

## Notice

The Cabinet Office (the "Authority"), has established a contract for the provision of Conversion Therapy Victim Support Service. Suppliers are required to provide the Deliverables (services) set out in the Specification. The full Specification is set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority required the development, set-up and operation of a helpline and website that will direct clients to relevant, existing services and provide initial pastoral support to individuals who have gone through, are going through, or are at risk of conversion therapy practices. The helpline and website will be collectively known as the Conversion Therapy Victim Support Service. The service is required to direct clients to existing support and to provide information and, when necessary, direct support to vulnerable persons, whilst the website will be expected to provide public information and resources on the topic of conversion therapy. That the service required provides guidance and signposting to relevant services that users may require, such as counselling, options for making a report to the police, and other public services such as emergency housing. The service should also provide support to professionals who may be concerned about an instance of conversion therapy and are seeking support on what action to take. Additional information: Crown Commercial Service is acting as the Agent on behalf of the Authority. The value in II.1.7 is an indicative value over 36 months. The breakdown is as follows: 2022-2023 - PS120k 2023-2024 - PS120k 2024-2025 - PS120k * *Optional 3rd year extension.

Renewal: The duration of the contract is for 24 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015553-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | 3 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | £360,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £360,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LESBIAN, GAY AND BISEXUAL ANTI - VIOLENCE AND POLICING GROUP (TRADING AS GALOP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2022 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015553-2022
- 11 Feb 2022 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004083-2022
- 21 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031976-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3fa200e-5558-417a-82f0-60f52b1be70c
- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/ccs
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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