Planning

Mental Health Primary Schools Offer

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Mental Health Primary Schools Offer", aimed at delivering health and social work services within the UKJ14 region of the United Kingdom. This initiative, categorised under services, seeks to provide early mental health prevention support to primary school-aged children and their families. It includes professional development for school staff and the integration of mental wellbeing practices into the school curriculum. The initial market engagement was carried out between June and August 2025, with detailed planning still underway as of February 2026. Future notices related to this tender are expected by 16 February 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 1 June 2026 and lasting until 31 May 2029, with the possibility of renewal until 30 May 2031. The project has an estimated value of £800,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the health and social work services sector, particularly in mental health education and support. Companies that specialise in creating and delivering mental health programmes for schools or those experienced in professional development for educational staff would find this contract particularly appealing. The procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), encouraging diverse business participation in the public sector. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their client base, enhance their service portfolio, and contribute positively to societal needs in mental health awareness and support for young children and educators. The tender process being at the planning stage provides interested companies with ample time to prepare competitive and relevant proposals.

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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/010538-2026
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
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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kunle Oshin
Contact Email
kunle.oshin@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

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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