Published date: 2 February 2022

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 6 January 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Guidance and counselling services - 85312300

  • Counselling services - 85312320

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£99,950

Procurement reference

DVNCC001-DN584591-82173278

Published date

2 February 2022

Closing date

6 January 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

3 February 2022

Contract end date

28 February 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

A Listening Ear Pilot was commissioned December 2020, as part of the Team Devon COVID-19 economy and business recovery prospectus. The pilot provided businesses with the opportunity to chat informally to an experienced volunteer about whatever was making them feel stressed in relation to how COVID 19 impacted on them. \r
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The service was initially designed around feedback from Business Advisors who had experienced some challenging conversations with business owners and from business leaders who were seeking support as a result of COVID 19. In many instances the business owners vented their concerns at the Business Advisor; these conversations were emotive and expressed how the business owner was feeling, at the height of the restrictions. \r
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The pilot operated from December 2020 until March 2021. Due to low initial take-up of the one-to-one service the project expanded its offer to ensure reach by hosting two webinar-style events. Additional marketing was also undertaken to promote these events and encourage take-up. The workshop events proved to be popular, and the pilot was able to meet output targets. \r
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The second phase of the Listening Ear will not only support businesses but will expand its reach to provide support to individuals who are currently in employment, seeking employment or are entering into the job market. \r
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The service will provide its beneficiaries with the tools and techniques that support wellbeing in order to build resilient communities, workforce and businesses within Devon, that will be able to meet the challenges and opportunities that the recovery period presents.

Award information

Awarded date

2 February 2022

Contract start date

3 February 2022

Contract end date

28 February 2023

Total value of contract

£99,950

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Community Council of Devon (operating under Devon Communities To

Address

EX2 8LB

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

Yes

About the buyer

Contact name

Paul Kirby

Address

County Hall
Topsham Road
Exeter
EX2 4QD
England

Telephone

+44 1392383000

Email

paul.kirby@devon.gov.uk

Website

https://www.supplythesouthwest.org.uk