Tender

Mental Health Primary Schools Offer

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 19:05

Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Oxfordshire County Council, is for a "Mental Health Primary Schools Offer" aimed at providing early mental health prevention services for primary school-aged children and their families. This initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure mental well-being through professional development programmes for school staff. The procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is a part of the light-touch regime, which permits contract modifications under specified conditions. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 21st May 2026. Interested parties must address any inquiries by 18th May 2026. This procurement follows an open procedure, with a total contract value of £800,000, emphasising quality and price criteria in evaluation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, especially those with expertise in educational mental health support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit, given the suitability criteria favouring their participation. The service delivery is expected to be UK-wide, commencing on 1st September 2026 and possibly extending beyond the initial term. Companies with the capability to deliver mental health programmes in educational settings, train staff, and sustain support mechanisms would find this contract well aligned with their offerings, fostering potential business growth and sectoral influence.

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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/032139-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
8 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 20262 months to go
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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