--- title: "The provision of The Early Help Eating Disorder Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033e1a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033e1a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033e1a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033e1a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-24" --- # The provision of The Early Help Eating Disorder Service Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033e1a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033e1a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033e1a.json) ## Summary The Hertfordshire County Council initiated a tender for "The Provision of The Early Help Eating Disorder Service" in Hertfordshire, which has now entered the award stage. This procurement, classified under "Other community, social and personal services," was completed on 20th May 2022. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to a previous failure to receive any bids. The contract has a total value of £1,000,000 and includes the option to extend for up to 24 months. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in mental health services and counselling, particularly those experienced in working with children and young people facing eating disorders. Given the marked increase in demand for such services, firms that can provide effective, innovative solutions are encouraged to engage with Hertfordshire County Council. With a successful bid from "First Steps ED," other service providers may also find potential for further collaborations or contracts in a landscape marked by growing needs in the community. ## Notice This is an Award Notice following a failed tender procedure for The Provision of The Early Help Eating Disorder Service in Hertfordshire. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This is an Award Notice. Hertfordshire County Council have awarded a contract for The Provision of the Early Help Eating Disorder Service in Hertfordshire. Options: There is the option to extend the Contract for up to 24 months (2 x 12 months extensions). ### Procurement Information Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) went out to tender for The Provision of the Early Help Eating Disorder Service in Hertfordshire in October 2021 (Publication Reference 2021/S 000-025737 dated 14th October 2021). Despite significant interest shown at the extremely well attended PPME Event in June 2021, no bids were received as a result of the tender process. The on-going effect of the Covid 19 Pandemic has seen an unprecedented rise in the number of Children and Young people (CYP) presenting with an eating disorder. This rise has shown no sign of slowing down to date and services have seen an increase in the number of CYP presenting with an eating disorder. This increase is being seen nationally, with some services reporting a doubling of referrals. Due to the failed tender exercise (as no bids were received) and increased demand for this service HCC progressed with the option of a direct award. HCC engaged with possible providers for this service in a manner that treated them equally and without discrimination, however only one provider provided a full proposal that met the requirements (which were the same as those initially sought under the failed procurement). As only one proposal was provided and was suitable, HCC is of the view that the contract award is in compliance with Regulation 32(2)(a). From market feedback we understand that due to the increased demand for this type of service, providers were unable to commit to taking on an additional Contract at this time. The Contract will be for 2 years with the option for extend for up to 24 months (2 x 12 months). The value stated include the value of any possible extensions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014197-2022 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 May 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | STEVENAGE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG1 2FQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Stevenage | | Electoral ward | Symonds Green | | Westminster constituency | Stevenage | | Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FIRST STEPS ED | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 24 May 2022 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014197-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home - https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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