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Mental Wellbeing Support Helpline 2026

TORBAY COUNCIL

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19 Feb 2026 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Mental Wellbeing Support Helpline 2026", within the health and social work services sector. Located in Torquay, United Kingdom, the Council sought a supplier to provide mental wellbeing support to local residents via the Torbay Community Helpline from 31 July 2026 to 30 July 2028, with a potential extension until 2030. The procurement followed a limited method under a "light-touch" regime, allowing only applicants who had previously submitted an Expression of Interest in October 2025 to participate. The award was finalised on 18 February 2026, with AGE UK Torbay appointed as the supplier. The subsequent contract signing is scheduled for 12 March 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in mental health services, particularly those capable of delivering person-centred and trauma-informed care. Organisations experienced in staff and service transitions, including those familiar with Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) regulations, would be well-suited to compete for such tenders. The procurement process demonstrated a preference for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the exclusive selection of SME bidders in the final stage. Businesses operating within the UK, especially in regions like Torbay, can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and contribute meaningfully to community well-being.

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Notice Title

Mental Wellbeing Support Helpline 2026

Notice Description

An Expression of Interest process preceded this opportunity. The EOI was advertised via a UK2 Preliminary Market Engagement Notice. As advised within the EOI, only those Applicants who completed and submitted and Expression of Interest document were invited to take part in this opportunity. The Council is seeking a supplier who can provide timely, needs-based, person-centred, and trauma-informed mental wellbeing support to Torbay residents, who seek help via the Torbay Community Helpline from 31 July 2026 to 30 July 2028. This is not a new service and therefore any provider must have the capability and capacity to transfer both the functions and the staff (via TUPE transfer) for the 01 April 2026 should this be required. This procurement follows on from the recent Expression of Interest process, and includes only those Providers who expressed their interest and completed and submitted an Expression of Interest document, during October 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065817
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015208-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£654,732 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial Services
Contact Email
commercial.services@torbay.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441803201201

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGE UK TORBAY

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