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MEN'S MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING COMMUNITY PROGRAMME 2025-2027

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Dec 2025 at 13:11

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11 Apr 2025 at 09:34

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10 Apr 2025 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Men's Mental Health and Wellbeing Community Programme 2025-2027". This initiative aims to provide innovative mental health support for men aged 18 and over in Sandwell, aligning with the Council Plan 2024-27. The programme will include advice, peer support, and activities addressing mental health in community settings across Sandwell's six towns. The procurement followed an open competition below the Procurement Act 2023 threshold, conducted as a "light touch" regime. Notably, the contract runs for two years, from 7 August 2025 to 6 August 2027, with a value up to £160,000 (excluding VAT). Key information was shared during a public consultation in 2024, shaping the programme's design to overcome barriers to accessing mental health support. The contract was awarded to Ideal for All Limited, highlighting the focus on personal development training, welfare, and community action services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for organisations with expertise in delivering mental health and community support services. Businesses that can align with the programme's objectives — focusing on awareness, behavioural change, and community connectivity — will find this contract appealing. Ideal candidates include SMEs and other entities capable of collaborative, borough-wide service delivery, equipped to meet diverse cultural, religious, and social needs within Sandwell's communities. The procurement offers a platform for suppliers to innovate and actively contribute to Sandwell's Public Health goals, particularly in mental health advocacy and stigma reduction efforts. The open procurement method presents a competitive landscape but ensures fair access to all capable suppliers interested in making a meaningful social impact.

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Notice Title

MEN'S MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING COMMUNITY PROGRAMME 2025-2027

Notice Description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council wish to commission a Men's Mental Health and Wellbeing Programme for men aged 18 + years that is innovative and responds to feedback from the public consultation. The programme aims to deliver targeted support for men living and/or working in Sandwell in trusted community settings in the six towns providing mental health and wellbeing advice and information, peer support, sport and other hobby-based activities. The Programme will contribute to the priorities of the Council Plan 2024-27 and achieve Public Health's purpose to protect and promote the health of Sandwell. This programme aims to improve mental health for Sandwell men working together with our local communities to make a difference to help change people's lives for the better. Public Consultation from August to September 2024 gave Sandwell men the opportunity to talk about the barriers to accessing mental health support and what mental health provision they need in their communities. This invaluable insight has informed this programme and aims to deliver the 3 key strands - the A B C - we need to go back to basics on men's mental health: Strand A - Awareness and Accessibility- advice and information, training, activities and signposting that help men improve their mental wellbeing, knowing where to find the support they need, seeking support earlier and reducing crisis interventions. Strand B - Behaviours and Identity -provision of information/education sessions that tackle the cultural, religious, media and societal perceptions of the role of men, tackling the stigma of mental health by changing the narrative and get men talking about their mental health and wellbeing. Strand C - Community and Connecting - offering a wide range of community activities encompassing mental health & wellbeing, including physical activity and hobby-based activity, using the 5 ways to wellbeing framework. Boroughwide activities that are inclusive and offer accessible provision to meet cultural, religious, social and language appropriate. The contract term is 2 years from 07 August 2025 to 6th August 2027 with a maximum value of PS160,000 (excluding VAT). Further information can be found in the tender documentation. We are seeking to commission a lead organisation to deliver the programme, and for organisations to work together in collaboration to deliver the above strands. We are flexible on the delivery model; however, all three stands must be delivered to meet the required KPIs. This programme must be delivered throughout Sandwell, in all the six towns and reach into communities to engage with and meet the needs of men living and/or working in Sandwell. This programme will be supported by the Council's Public Health Vulnerable Groups Team and will contribute to the Council's Men's Mental Health Campaign and Better Mental Health Strategy to raise awareness and tackle stigma about men's mental health. Market engagements was conducted for this requirement, a PIN notice was not published on Find a Tender for the engagement as it was conducted prior to the Procurement Act 2023 coming in affect. The slides which were shared at the market engagement event are available within the tender pack. Participants should note that this Procurement Process is below the Procurement Act 2023 threshold, for the supply of goods, services or works to a sub-central government authority and therefore is subject to Part 6 below threshold contracts sections 84 to 88 of the Procurement Act 2023 The Tender Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of Tenders is 13:00 hours on 15th May 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050082
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085396-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80570000 - Personal development training services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

85322000 - Community action programme

85323000 - Community health services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98334000 - Wellness services

98336000 - Training, workout or aerobic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement_smbc@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDEAL FOR ALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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