Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
City of Edinburgh Council
Waverley Court
Edinburgh
EH8 8BG
UK
Contact person: Jonathan Livingstone
Telephone: +44 1314693922
E-mail: jonathan.livingstone@edinburgh.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspxD=AA00290
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
(CT1461) Online Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Service for Children, Young People and Young Adults (Age 5-26)
Reference number: CT1461
II.1.2) Main CPV code
48000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
External service provision is required for an online mental health and wellbeing support service with counselling support desirable. This is for our children, young people and young adults (age 5-26) living in Edinburgh.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
500 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312320
85312300
85000000
48100000
48222000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
Main site or place of performance:
Online service for City of Edinburgh Council.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A provision of a third-party service via a digital resource is needed for Children, Young People, Young Adults and Parents/Carers/Families,that includes online support options, messaging/chat, safe space, and text-based communication.
This service would supplement existing non digital support services available across the city.
The Council estimate we will require support for children and young people aged between 5 to 26 years old, with the main focus being the 12-18 years age range.
The provision of a digital resource as an online support platform should be:-
* Inclusive and accessible for all.
* Facilitate and support Children/Young People/Young Adults.
* Ensure a safe environment for the users.
II.2.14) Additional information
Supplier are invited to complete an online survey questionnaire at https://forms.office.com/e/XxfCGxe97e
(no registration is required)
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/04/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Suppliers are invited to complete an online survey questionnaire at:
https://forms.office.com/e/XxfCGxe97e
(no registration is required)
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=774823.
(SC Ref:774823)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/08/2024