Notice Information
Notice Title
Mental Health Information, Advice and Assistance
Notice Description
We are recommissioning our Mental Health Information, Advice and Assistance which offers specialist support for people in Monmouthshire with complex mental health problems as well as those at risk of developing mental health problems as well as their carers/family. The service is currently delivered in the following ways: * Prompt and accurate information is provided to enable an individual to make an informed choice about their wellbeing. * Advice - the service works jointly with individuals to identify what is important to them and what they want to achieve, considering options and reaching agreement on the way forward. * Assistance - ensures action is taken to assist individuals in accessing appropriate care, support and guidance. The service can be delivered over the phone but must also include face-to-face support including drop-in sessions at various locations across Monmouthshire. The successful provider will need to have excellent knowledge of Monmouthshire and surrounding areas, including third-sector, statutory, and other relevant services. Providers must have extensive experience and a thorough understanding of mental health, particularly in supporting individuals with complex needs. The provider will support individuals during recovery, ensuring they maintain voice, choice, and control over their lives. The service must support people in a strength-based way to achieve their personal outcomes and what matters to them. The annual contract value is estimated at PS41,203.00
Planning Information
We are now inviting written comments from the market on the proposed service which will support us in shaping the service specification and future direction of the service. This written market engagement will be followed by an online event with further information to follow. Questions 1. What sort of service do you believe would meet the needs of this client group? 2. Within the estimated contract value what do you see the service looking like? Do you see it as achievable? 3. Are you aware of any examples of best practice or innovations in this area, or similar areas that could be applied here?
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-061615
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010957-2026
- 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
- £206,015 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 6 Feb 20263 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 6 Apr 20262 months to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planning
- Lots Status
- Planning
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- ana.foundly@cardiff.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- USK
- Postcode
- NP15 1GA
- Post Town
- Newport
- Country
- Wales
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLL Wales
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLL5 South East Wales
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
- Delivery Location
- TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport
-
- Local Authority
- Monmouthshire
- Electoral Ward
- Llanbadoc and Usk
- Westminster Constituency
- Monmouthshire
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010957-2026
6th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009750-2026
4th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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