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Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Support Service for Headteachers in Sandwell

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Oct 2025 at 09:32

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for an "Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Support Service for Headteachers in Sandwell." This service falls under the industry category of services with a focus on coaching and support for educational leaders. The contract is located in the Sandwell area and will run from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. It was awarded to INSPIREDUCATE LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Cheltenham. This procurement was conducted using a direct, below-threshold method without competition, placing the process in the award and contract stage as of 3rd October 2025. The total contract value is £38,500 excluding VAT, and it was signed on 17th September 2025.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in delivering mental health and emotional support services, particularly to the education sector. Organisations that provide coaching, counselling and peer support systems would find this tender particularly relevant. With the provision for coaching and peer support sessions aimed at senior leaders in the Sandwell region, companies that can offer bespoke training programs or develop networks of coaches are well-suited to contribute to this initiative. The contract supports the growth of such businesses by expanding their service offerings into the public sector, fostering stronger relationships with educational institutions and contributing positively to community well-being.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Support Service for Headteachers in Sandwell

Notice Description

The provider will be expected to deliver a high quality and confidential support service for Headteachers working in Sandwell schools. The service should include: * 5 x peer support sessions (2 x 1:1 coaching bookending 4 x Provider facilitated peer group coaching sessions). These sessions should be prioritised for those who did not this pathway in the Phase 1 service and Senior Leaders new to Sandwell for the 2025/26 academic year. There should be provision for up to 75 senior leaders to access peer support sessions. * Core Coaching training for Headteachers to create a network of Coaches in Sandwell. Provision for up to 40 Leaders. The Contract will run from 01/09/2025 to 31/08/2026 and the value is PS38,500.00 ex VAT. For information the contract date signed is 17/09/2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a797
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062021-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79998000 - Coaching services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSPIREDUCATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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