Contract for the Provision of a Mental Health Befriending Service

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        "description": "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 Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.\nThe contract was awarded on 8th January 2026, and commenced on 9th January 2026, and will continue until 8th January 2029 with the option to extend for 2 years up until 8th January 2031. (Maximum 5 years total.)\nThe total value of the contract is £380,695"
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  "date": "2025-12-22T17:51:54Z",
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  "description": "This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.\nThe publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period.\nRepresentations must be made to decision makers by 7th January 2026.\nThe contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice services as an intention to award under the PSR.\nWritten representations should be sent to:\nstrategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk\nDetails of individuals making the award decision:\nDirector of Adult Care Services\nThe existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract. The provider has been assessed against the relevant 5 key criteria and has passed the requirements.\nThere were no conflicts of interest identified.",
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