Planning

Emotional Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

14 Oct 2025 at 12:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 May 2025 at 14:31

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Emotional Mental Health and Wellbeing Service" to be delivered in Wolverhampton, UK. The procurement, initiated as a tender, falls under the services category and is especially suited for SMEs and VCSEs. A Market Warming Event is scheduled for 3 pm - 3:45 pm on Thursday, 16th October 2025, to introduce this commissioning opportunity and engage with potential providers. The event will be held online via Microsoft Teams. The contract period is planned from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with the possibility of renewal till 31st March 2031.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in emotional wellbeing, youth support, SEND, autism pathways, and trauma-informed care. Businesses working with families affected by domestic abuse will also find this tender relevant. By participating, businesses can align their offerings with public health priorities and secure a long-term partnership with a public authority, establishing a robust presence in the community-focused healthcare sector. Engaging early in the process, such as by attending market engagement events, provides a strategic advantage in shaping the service specification and demonstrating capability to the buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Emotional Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

Notice Description

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.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051620
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065181-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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