Planning

WP4004- Community Mental Health Service - Pre Market Engagement

WALSALL COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Jun 2025 at 07:35

Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council is currently in the planning stage for a community mental health service procurement, aimed to enhance support and recovery options for individuals with mental health challenges within the Borough of Walsall. This market engagement exercise, titled "WP4004- Community Mental Health Service - Pre Market Engagement," falls under the health and social work services category with a focus on service delivery. Interested parties are encouraged to express interest and provide input through a market engagement questionnaire by the deadline on 9th July 2025 at 5 PM. This preliminary phase will guide the council in determining the most suitable procurement steps, with potential formal processes commencing around 1st December 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in community-based mental health support. Firms that can deliver innovative and effective mental health services are well-suited to benefit from this procurement, potentially influencing future service provision within the region. The procurement, which may not proceed to a full tendering process depending on market feedback, encourages providers to shape the future landscape of mental health support services in Walsall. This is an ideal opportunity for established service providers and social enterprises looking to expand their reach and impact in the public sector.

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Notice Title

WP4004- Community Mental Health Service - Pre Market Engagement

Notice Description

Walsall Council are looking for provider to deliver a community mental health service, to provide support, connections and signposting through a support hub within the Borough. The service shall support Walsall Council and look to provide a range of options to enable recovery for people experiencing poor mental wellbeing and/or mental health issues.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Council are looking for provider to deliver a community mental health service, to provide support, connections and signposting through a support hub within the Borough. The service shall support Walsall Council and look to provide a range of options to enable recovery for people experiencing poor mental wellbeing and/or mental health issues. Additional information: Please note: This is a preliminary market engagement exercise, and NOT an opportunity to submit tenders. This market engagement exercise asks prospective providers to complete a market engagement questionnaire. The outcome of this market engagement will help inform Walsall Council of the market and recommendations on our options. This market engagement will allow the Council to make a fair and transparent informed decision on what appropriate next procurement steps to undertake. The subsequent potential procurement will be governed by the Provider Selection Regime. It is possible that as a result of this exercise, a formal tender process will not be required but instead a simpler provider selection process will be undertaken. The Pre - Market Engagement Closes 9th July @ 5pm

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0553c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035238-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG38 Walsall

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

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