Planning

Emotional Health and Wellbeing in Schools and Colleges

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

05 Dec 2025 at 15:14

PlanningUpdate

05 Nov 2025 at 13:45

PlanningUpdate

14 Oct 2025 at 14:22

Planning

14 Oct 2025 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is planning a procurement process titled "Emotional Health and Wellbeing in Schools and Colleges". The procurement is in the planning stage, with the aim to support schools and colleges in Lancashire, United Kingdom, through services in education and training. This project is classified under CPV code 80000000 for education and training services and will be executed via an open, below-threshold competition method. Key deadlines include clarifications due by 10th December 2025 at 5pm and the submission deadline for the Request for Quote by 21st December 2025 at midnight. The contract period is scheduled from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029.

This procurement provides an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in education, training, and mental health support services. Companies capable of offering a staff wellbeing programme that includes training and peer support sessions for both educators and students are particularly suited for this tender. The programme is designed to address emotional health and wellbeing, develop resources for schools, and encourage the sharing of best practices across the region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this a potentially valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand their services in the educational sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Emotional Health and Wellbeing in Schools and Colleges

Notice Description

This procurement will be sourced via a three quote process. The service will also offer a staff wellbeing programme for school leaders, including training and peer support sessions which enable staff to support their own emotional and mental wellbeing and that of colleagues, and to identify and support and respond to the emotional and mental wellbeing of students. The service will support school and college staff in promoting the emotional and mental wellbeing of children and young people. Through training and support, staff gain confidence in managing emotional health issues, improving outcomes and reducing the need for specialist services. The service will develop the Compassionate Schools Hub, an online resource which enables schools to develop a whole school approach to emotional health and wellbeing, to evaluate itself, and share good practice across Lancashire-12 with peers. Please contact PublicMentalHealth@lancashire.gov.uk to register your interest in being part of the three quote process, if this is something your company can provide.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080256-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£474,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£474,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
6 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
publicmentalhealth@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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