Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Robertson House, Six Hills Way
Stevenage
SG1 2ST
UK
E-mail: strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKH23
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
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
Contract for the Provision of an online platform for tackling depression and anxiety
Reference number: HCC2415803
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Awarded Contract - the contract has been awarded to Togetherall following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) process Direct Award A
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
300 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Awarded Contract - the contract has been awarded to Togetherall following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) process Direct Award A.
Togtherall provide an online mental health support platform which is accessible 24/7 with clinical support and the ability to ensure any risks related to self-harm can be immediately identified when in use by clients/users. The online platform is accessible in different formats (online, app,) and supports individuals with low and moderate levels of depression and anxiety (PHQ9 and GAD 7 defined) and/ or are waiting to be seen by IAPT services but not exclusively.
The Contract will be established for an initial period of 3 years from 1st February 2025. There is an option to extend the contract for up to 3 years (1 + 1 +1) at the sole discretion of the Council.
The lifetime value of the contract including any extensions will be approximately £300,000
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: No realistic alternative provider
/ Weighting: 100%
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
There will be the option to extend for up to 3 years (1+1+1) at the sole discretion of the Council.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Togetherall Limited
06227377
27 Old Gloucester Street
London
WC1N 3AX
UK
NUTS: UKI31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 300 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
The Decision Makers are:
- Head of Commissioning
- Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Strategic Lead
- Consultant CPH Mental Health Suicide Prevention &Health Inequalities
No Conflicts of Interest have been identified
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Independent Choice and Procurement Panel
Wellington House
London
SE1 8UG
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
31/01/2025