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9W26 - Think Well Spend Well

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Mar 2026 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council, operating under the sub-central government category, has completed the procurement process titled "9W26 - Think Well Spend Well." This initiative is aimed at supporting individuals at risk of poor mental health in optimising and managing their household income. Located in Widnes, United Kingdom, the procurement falls within the health and social work services industry segments. The process was executed through a direct procurement approach, below threshold without competition, under a special "light touch" regime. The contract was awarded on the 10th March 2026, with services set to commence on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2027. The total contract value is £36,000.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in health services and social work, especially those capable of delivering impactful programmes addressing mental health and financial management. Organisations with expertise in these areas can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio and contribute meaningfully to community welfare. Large scale or VCSE businesses may find themselves well-suited to engage with similar projects in partnership with public authorities like Halton Borough Council, fostering growth through service delivery in the public sector.

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Notice Title

9W26 - Think Well Spend Well

Notice Description

To support those suffering from, or at risk of, poor mental health to maximise and better manage their household income.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06668c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021428-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HALTON CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU T/A CITIZENS ADVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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