Tender

CS1700 Early Mental Health and Counselling Services

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2023 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Wiltshire Council is seeking tenders for the provision of early mental health and counselling services targeting children and young people aged 5 to 18 in Wiltshire. The procurement process, identified by tender ID DN650489, is currently in the active stage. The contract period for this service is set to last for 720 days. The tender deadline for submissions is February 13, 2023, with the tender opening date also scheduled for the same day.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in health and social work services to engage in providing crucial mental health support to a vulnerable demographic. Companies offering therapeutic interventions, counselling services, and positive group activities tailored for young individuals would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process, initiated by Wiltshire Council, falls under the services category and requires electronic submissions through the specified portal.

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Notice Title

CS1700 Early Mental Health and Counselling Services

Notice Description

A procurement for early mental health services to support children and young people from the age of 5 to 18 years who are experiencing early mental health difficulties, in Wiltshire. The services are to support the emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people by providing an early intervention support service before they face more serious mental health issues. Wiltshire Council's (the Authority) and the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire NHS Integrated Care Board's (ICB) requirements for the provision of early mental health services to support children and young people from the age of 5 to 18 years who are experiencing early mental health difficulties. The services are to support the emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people by providing an early intervention support service.

Lot Information

Advice, Information and Therapeutic Positive Activities

* This part of the service will act as a "front door" for the Early Mental Health Service, promoting the aims of prevention and early intervention * Referrals will be accepted from any professional, family/carer or individual (self-referral) - a referral form will be used for this and the Supplier will ensure this is straightforward and accessible. * Referrals will initially be triaged within 5 working days and either offered signposting or a full assessment * The delivery of a range of positive group activities, both online and face to face, which have a focus on enhancing wellbeing and encouraging self-development * The Supplier will develop a programme of activities which can be offered to children, young people and where appropriate, their carers and families * The Supplier would be expected to be creative with the design of a programme of appropriate activities, examples of which could include yoga, mindful nature experiences, music, celebration* groups and visits to local attractions

Lot 2

Therapy and Counselling * The Supplier will deliver counselling and therapy sessions to children and young people * These must be deliverable both online and face to face * Commissioners would expect the Supplier to offer a range of therapeutic interventions to meet the current needs of children and young people, e.g., talking therapy, art therapy, drama therapy and the Supplier will recruit sufficiently trained staff to deliver this * This element of the service can involve the delivery of therapeutic group work, where appropriate, and Commissioners would encourage the Supplier to develop a group programme which meets the varying needs of children and young people in the 5-18 age bracket * Each child or young person will have a service-specific care plan which will be collaboratively put together at Session 1 * Flexibility in delivery is needed due to the broad geographic area of Wiltshire * The Supplier should aim to offer up to 10 sessions of therapy to each child or young person, with this being reviewed by session 6 * Sessions must be led by the needs of the child, with appropriate allowances made for children with neurodivergence and SEND requirements * Safeguarding concerns will be responded to appropriately and escalated in accordance with the Supplier's policy and local protocols

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03977b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001164-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Andrew Mead
Contact Email
andrew.mead@wiltshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7769162166

Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

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