Planning

CPH157 Children and Young People's Social Prescribing and Youth Outreach - CYP Mental Health and Wellbeing

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Feb 2026 at 12:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Derbyshire County Council pertains to the planning stage of a service contract titled "CPH157 Children and Young People's Social Prescribing and Youth Outreach - CYP Mental Health and Wellbeing." This procurement involves the health and social work sectors, specifically focusing on mental health services for children and young people, with an emphasis on supporting their wellbeing across Derbyshire. Located in the UK region, this preliminary market engagement is part of a strategic initiative to gather information and explore suitable contract models. The current planning phase anticipates tenders to be solicited in July 2026, following the engagement activities scheduled in March and May 2026, with the deadline for the engagement questionnaire submission set for 27 February 2026. The contract is expected to start on 1 April 2027, with an initial three-year period and potential extensions, involving a budget allocation of approximately £1.3 million annually.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on health and social services, particularly those experienced in child and youth mental health support. Organisations capable of delivering comprehensive mental health and wellbeing services across the county, excluding Derby City, will find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. The Council is open to bids from both consortia with a lead provider and sole providers, making this an attractive opportunity for various business configurations, including SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative, scalable models and align with the Council’s funding and service objectives are well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPH157 Children and Young People's Social Prescribing and Youth Outreach - CYP Mental Health and Wellbeing

Notice Description

****PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT**** The Council is seeking to engage with partners and organisations to gather information and explore potential models for Children and Young People Social Prescribing and Youth Outreach Mental Health Services to to strengthen mental health support for children and young people across Derbyshire. Please refer to the documents in the attachments section for full details. The deadline for completion and submission of the questionnaire is 17:00pm on Friday 27 February 2026. It is anticipated that tenders for this service would be sought in July 2026, to enable a new contract to begin on 01 April 2027. We are seeking to engage with organisations to gather information and explore potential solutions for this service. DCC will be open to bids from consortia with a lead provider or sole providers who can demonstrate how they would deliver the contract across the county footprint (excluding Derby City). The contract length currently under consideration will be for an initial 3 years from 01 April 2027, with the option to extend for further 2 periods of twelve months (+1+1). The funding for the model is allocated in the region PS1.3 million per annum. This will be finalised ahead of any procurement.

Planning Information

Please refer to the documents in the attachments section of the ProActis Advert for full details, link below. Please note you do not need to express an interest to see the attachments. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a4aa4875-7906-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True The deadline for completion and submission of the questionnaire is 17:00pm on Friday 27 February 2026. We are seeking to engage with organisations to gather information and explore potential solutions for this service. We anticipate to start engagement with children and young people in March 2026 and further engagement with the market and communities in May 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/011828-2026
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 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jul 20265 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
Miss Caroline May
Contact Email
countyprocurementcompliance.team@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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