This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

17 Jul 2026 at 11:55

Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 19:05

Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council commenced a procurement process titled "Mental Health Primary Schools Offer," falling under the Health and Social Work Services industry category, to implement a mental health prevention programme for primary school-aged children. Originally at the tender stage, this process involved an open procurement method where proposals were accepted until 21 May 2026. The intention was to start the contract on 1 September 2026 across the United Kingdom. However, on 17 July 2026, the Council terminated the procurement, citing the necessity to revise its documents and requirements before announcing a revised tender opportunity in the near future.

This suspended tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those familiar with school-based interventions. The service involves professional development for school staff, making it suitable for organisations with a track record in educational health delivery or programmes centred on child mental wellbeing. This opportunity caters well to SMEs due to its noted suitability, offering them a platform to expand their services and collaborate closely with local government bodies once the updated tender is re-issued.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Mental Health Primary Schools Offer

Notice Description

The aim of service is to provide an early mental health prevention offer for primary school aged children and their families. The service will enable staff to have the confidence to lead mental wellbeing sessions for children using the appropriate language and techniques as part of a whole school approach to mental health. This will include a professional development programme for school staff and ongoing support to embed the approach throughout the school curriculum.

Planning Information

Market engagement conducted from June-August 2025 included a desktop review of potential providers in the market. Initial expression of interest meetings were held

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064913
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067782-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£666,667 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£666,667 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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