Award

Children and Young People's Online Mental Health Support Service

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Feb 2024 at 12:40

Tender

12 Nov 2023 at 17:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Lincolnshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of the "Children and Young People's Online Mental Health Support Service" to Kooth Digital Health Limited. The service aims to deliver and promote mental health support for children and young people (CYP) in Lincolnshire, aged 11-18 (increasing to age 25 for specific groups). The contract, valued at £666,000 and signed on 6th February 2024, focuses on delivering an online support service incorporating chat sessions, forums, and advice to improve mental health and emotional well-being. The procurement process was completed, and the tender method used was an open procedure.

This contract opportunity presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses operating in the health and social services sector focusing on mental health support. Companies with expertise in delivering online services tailored to children and young people's mental health needs would be well-suited to compete. The contract, valid from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026, emphasises the importance of providing accessible, tailored support to vulnerable groups and enhancing mental health services for the community. Businesses interested in this opportunity should align their service delivery models with the outlined criteria and quality parameters specified in the tender documents.

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Notice Title

Children and Young People's Online Mental Health Support Service

Notice Description

The Customer requires the Supplier to deliver and promote an Online Mental Health Support service for children and young people (CYP) in Lincolnshire who are aged 11-18 (increasing to age 25 for Care Leavers and those with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND)) that have emotional wellbeing or mental health concerns. The web based service will incorporate online text-based chat and 1:1 support, moderated group chat sessions, forums and message boards, advice on a wide range of topics including things like managing exam stress, healthy relationships, anxiety, depression and bullying and signposting to other CYP Mental Health (CYPMH) services. The service will increase access and uptake of mental health support Lincolnshire CYP, with a particular emphasis on ensuring equality for minority or vulnerable groups such as Children in Care or those with SEND. The service will improve the self-reported mental health and emotional wellbeing of users in a demonstrable way, will encourage the exploration and understanding of mental health and reduce the stigma associated with accessing services. The service will build resilience amongst CYP, giving them the skills to cope with life challenges and adversities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Customer requires the Supplier to deliver and promote an Online Mental Health Support service for children and young people (CYP) in Lincolnshire who are aged 11-18 (increasing to age 25 for Care Leavers and those with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND)) that have emotional wellbeing or mental health concerns. The web based service will incorporate online text-based chat and 1:1 support, moderated group chat sessions, forums and message boards, advice on a wide range of topics including things like managing exam stress, healthy relationships, anxiety, depression and bullying and signposting to other CYP Mental Health (CYPMH) services. The service will increase access and uptake of mental health support Lincolnshire CYP, with a particular emphasis on ensuring equality for minority or vulnerable groups such as Children in Care or those with SEND. The service will improve the self-reported mental health and emotional wellbeing of users in a demonstrable way, will encourage the exploration and understanding of mental health and reduce the stigma associated with accessing services. The service will build resilience amongst CYP, giving them the skills to cope with life challenges and adversities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041790
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004217-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£666,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Emily Humphries
Contact Email
emily.humphries@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7721726463

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KOOTH DIGITAL HEALTH

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