Tender

Emotional Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 15:59

Planning

14 Oct 2025 at 12:31

Planning

16 May 2025 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Wolverhampton City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of an Emotional Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, targeting children and young people with mild to moderate emotional and mental health needs. This initiative, partnered with the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, focuses on support for those aged 5-18, and up to 25 for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities or care leavers. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 27th March 2026 and awards ending on 29th May 2026. The initial contract spans three years with possible extensions for up to two additional years. Valued at £450,000 annually, the contract requires services in Wolverhampton (UKG39 region) and falls under the health and social work services category.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in emotional wellbeing, youth support, SEND, autism pathways, trauma-informed care, and family services connected to domestic abuse. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, facilitating business growth through a secure, long-term contract that entails the delivery of high-quality health and social work services. By engaging in this procurement process, organisations can establish a robust presence in the public sector, directly impacting community welfare and gaining visibility through collaboration with notable regional entities like Wolverhampton City Council.

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Notice Title

Emotional Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

Notice Description

The City of Wolverhampton Council, in partnership with Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking a delivery partner(s) to provide the local Emotional Mental Health and Wellbeing (EMHWB) service. The EMHWB service will provide support to Children and Young People aged 5-18 years with mild to moderate emotional and mental health needs, extending up to age 25 for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or those who are care leavers. The service will support a minimum of 1,800 Children and Young People annually. The proposed contract term is an initial 3 years with 2 further optional 1 year extensions (3 + 1 + 1). The contract is valued at PS450,000 per annum.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There are 2 optional 1 year extensions (total 2 years). Therefore the full term is 3 + 1 + 1 (Maximum 5 years).

Planning Information

We are hosting a Market Warming Event to introduce the upcoming Emotional Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (EMWBS) commissioning opportunity. This event will provide an overview of the draft service specification, outline Wolverhampton's priorities, and offer potential providers the chance to engage with commissioners, ask questions, and help shape the final version of the service. We welcome attendance from organisations with experience in emotional wellbeing, youth support, SEND, autism pathways, and trauma-informed care, as well as those working with families affected by domestic abuse The event will take place 3pm - 3:45pm on Thursday 16th October via Microsoft TEAMs. To request attendance please submit your details via the portal: www.wolverhamptontenders.com.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051620
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016602-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-02-03

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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