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CPH157 Lot 1 Children and Young People's Social Prescribing and Lot 2 Youth Outreach - CYP Mental Health and Wellbeing - Service Specification Feedback

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Planning

10 Jun 2026 at 14:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Jun 2026 at 11:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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10 Mar 2026 at 15:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

09 Mar 2026 at 17:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Feb 2026 at 12:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process to commission services focused on mental health and wellbeing for children and young people across Derbyshire, excluding Derby City. The procurement is organised into two lots: Lot 1 for Social Prescribing and Lot 2 for Youth Outreach. These services will commence on 1st April 2027 and are initially set for three years, concluding on 31st March 2030, with an option to extend for an additional two years. A feedback period for the service specifications is open, with a closing date for responses set at 5pm on Wednesday, 24th June 2026. The tender will be advertised starting 16th July 2026. The contracting process targets the social services and health industry categories and seeks to provide non-clinical, community-based support alongside existing services.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in delivering community-based mental health services. By participating in this tender, organisations can enhance their portfolio, gain experience working with local authorities, and contribute to the community's mental and social wellbeing. The planned social prescribing and youth outreach services are ideal for businesses with expertise in mental health support, health services, or those specialising in public health initiatives, addressing issues such as community safety, substance use, and sexual health, thus allowing for diverse service delivery innovations within the specified region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPH157 Lot 1 Children and Young People's Social Prescribing and Lot 2 Youth Outreach - CYP Mental Health and Wellbeing - Service Specification Feedback

Notice Description

NOTE: THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO LOG IN TO EXPRESS AN INTEREST. ****** Service Specification feedback******* Derbyshire County Council would like to offer all partners, service providers and stakeholders the chance to review the proposed service specifications for these new support offers prior to advertising the tender next month. We would be grateful if you would consider the specifications and provide responses and comments to the questions in the survey below: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/pBiStYgPUP The closing date for feedback is 5pm on Wednesday 24th June 2026. Derbyshire County Council (the Council) wishes to commission Providers to deliver a countywide Social Prescribing service and a countywide Youth Outreach services for Children and Young people in Derbyshire (excluding Derby City). The procurement is structured into two Lots: Lot 1 - Social Prescribing Lot 2 - Youth Outreach Social Prescribing is a non-clinical, community-based service that supports positive mental wellbeing by helping Children and Young People to improve self-esteem and confidence, and to access sustainable local activities, groups and community support that matter to them. Youth Outreach supports young people with health, wellbeing, mental health and other arising issues, linking to a range of Public Health topics including sexual health, substance use and community safety. It provides brief intervention and provision of resources or signposting, engaging young people in the community, not via school or health routes.? The services will provide early, preventative support and will complement, rather than duplicate, existing universal and statutory services. The Services will commence on 01 April 2027 for an initial contract period of three years, concluding on 31 March 2030, with the option to extend for up to a further two years, subject to performance, funding availability and the Council's requirements. ******The tender of the delivery of this service will be advertised from 16th July 2026.******

Planning Information

****** Service Specification feedback******* Derbyshire County Council would like to offer all partners, service providers and stakeholders the chance to review the proposed service specifications for these new support offers prior to advertising the tender next month. We would be grateful if you would consider the specifications and provide responses and comments to the questions in the survey below: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/pBiStYgPUP The documents can be accessed here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=f92c47ec-d264-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True The closing date for feedback is 5pm on Wednesday 24th June 2026. Derbyshire County Council (the Council) wishes to commission Providers to deliver a countywide Social Prescribing service and a countywide Youth Outreach services for Children and Young people in Derbyshire (excluding Derby City). The procurement is structured into two Lots: Lot 1 - Social Prescribing Lot 2 - Youth Outreach Social Prescribing is a non-clinical, community-based service that supports positive mental wellbeing by helping Children and Young People to improve self-esteem and confidence, and to access sustainable local activities, groups and community support that matter to them. Youth Outreach supports young people with health, wellbeing, mental health and other arising issues, linking to a range of Public Health topics including sexual health, substance use and community safety. It provides brief intervention and provision of resources or signposting, engaging young people in the community, not via school or health routes.? The services will provide early, preventative support and will complement, rather than duplicate, existing universal and statutory services. The Services will commence on 01 April 2027 for an initial contract period of three years, concluding on 31 March 2030, with the option to extend for up to a further two years, subject to performance, funding availability and the Council's requirements. ******The tender of the delivery of this service will be advertised from 16th July 2026.******

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054826-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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