Award

Emotional Health and Wellbeing - THOR

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

19 May 2025 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Emotional Health and Wellbeing - THOR" service was conducted by Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council. This contract falls under the health and social work services category and will be delivered in England, United Kingdom. The tender has reached the award stage, with a contract valued at £1,336,000. The open procedure method was employed, and the tender period concluded on 14th May 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2025 and will end on 30th June 2027. Polaris Children's Services Ltd was awarded the contract on 15th May 2025.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in emotional health and wellbeing services, particularly those with experience in providing evidenced-based interventions for children and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement highlights their suitability for this contract. By partnering with the buying organisation, businesses can benefit from enhanced visibility and expanded service delivery in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Emotional Health and Wellbeing - THOR

Notice Description

The Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service for children and young people will aim to provide high quality evidenced based interventions for children and young people with a range of emotional, health and wellbeing needs. This was a direct award under PSR Direct Award C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc98f368-79dd-4764-bcf2-27b8f7584566
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30960eb9-e6c2-4915-a244-f5ee26af7cbe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,336,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,336,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Debbie Pitcher
Contact Email
debbie.pitcher@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1244976943

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLARIS CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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