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Service user Support Service

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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13 Aug 2025 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council has completed a procurement process for a "Service User Support Service" aimed at providing community support for individuals suffering from anxiety and depression, as well as their families. The procurement process, classified under health services, was conducted through a direct method below the competitive threshold, adhering to the "lightTouch" regime. Located in Wallasey, the service will offer weekly support group meetings, accessible via self-referral, to promote recovery and understanding of mental ill-health. The contract, spanning from 2nd April 2025 to 31st March 2028, has been awarded to Wirral Pathfinders, a large-scale organisation, with a gross value of £45,000.

This opportunity allows businesses involved in community health services to showcase their capabilities in delivering essential mental health support and rehabilitation services. Organisations with experience in public health initiatives that focus on mental well-being, self-help, and community support systems might find this tender particularly advantageous. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can enhance their reputation in contributing to societal well-being and mental health advancement.

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Notice Title

Service user Support Service

Notice Description

The aims of the service are to provide support for anxiety and depression sufferers and their families in the community. By Providing an early self-help alternative to the use of mental health services in the community. To Assist in the rehabilitation of anxiety and depression sufferers following professional care, promote a better understanding of mental health and reduce the stigma associated with mental health. The service will be accessible via self-referral and will provide weekly service user support group meetings that offer a range of support activities that enable people with mental ill-health to sustain wellbeing and promote recovery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058740
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048491-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementpeople@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WIRRAL PATHFINDERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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