Planning

Hyfforddiant Iechyd Meddwl yn y Gweithle / Mental Health Work Based Training

FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Mar 2026 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

Flintshire County Council is seeking expressions of interest from potential providers for its planned procurement of services related to Mental Health Work Based Training. The procurement process currently resides in the planning stage with the possibility of employing a tender exercise or direct award, dependant on market engagement results. Interested parties are required to submit expressions of interest by 24th April 2026. This initiative focuses on providing graphic design and print-based work experiences for individuals with mental health diagnoses in Flintshire, United Kingdom, and aims to offer personalised opportunities for skill development and employment pathway enrichment. The procurement falls under the categories of health and social work services, vocational training, and adult education, with services commencing in April 2027 until March 2032 with a possible extension to 2035.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those with experience in social enterprise models and the delivery of high-quality support services in mental health and vocational training. It seeks partners who can provide innovative solutions, integrate services within the community, and uphold social care values. Small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises, are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive and supportive of diverse providers. This contract offers a chance for experienced providers to optimise and expand a well-established service that aligns with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act's principles, concentrating on creating meaningful impact through employment and skill-building opportunities for individuals facing mental health challenges.

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Notice Title

Hyfforddiant Iechyd Meddwl yn y Gweithle / Mental Health Work Based Training

Notice Description

Disgrifiad o'r Prosiect: I ddarparu gwasanaeth gwaith wedi'i gefnogi sy'n cynnig profiadau dylunio graffeg ac sy'n seiliedig ar brint i bobl yn Sir y Fflint sydd yn byw a diagnosis iechyd meddwl. Fe fydd y gwasanaeth yn darparu cyfleoedd wedi'u personoleiddio i gael profiad mewn gweithle go iawn, magu hyder ac annibyniaeth, a gwneud cynnydd tuag at addysg bellach, cymwysterau, llwybrau galwedigaethol, neu gyflogaeth a thal. Fe hoffai'r Cyngor wahodd Darparwyr sydd a phrofiad o ddarparu gwasanaethau cefnogi o safon i drafod y gwasanaeth ymhellach. Fe fydd partneriaid ar gyfer y contract yma'n dangos gweledigaeth glir ar gyfer y gwasanaethau, gyda ffocws ar ganlyniadau unigol gan ddefnyddio cynlluniau sy'n canolbwyntio ar yr unigolyn a modelau dilyniant. Bydd partneriaid yn rhannu'r weledigaeth o gynnal gwerthoedd gofal cymdeithasol, cynyddu integreiddio a rhyngweithio rhwng gwasanaethau a chymunedau lleol drwy ddefnyddio partneriaethau masnachol, ymrwymiadau cymdeithasol a chytundebau gwirfoddol. Mae hwn yn gyfle cyffrous i ddarparwr sydd ag arbenigedd a llwyddiant blaenorol mewn darparu gwasanaethau tebyg, i gymryd perchnogaeth a thrawsnewid gwasanaeth gwerthfawr ac sydd wedi'i hen sefydlu, gyda staff medrus a phrofiadol. Bydd disgwyl i'r darparwr a gomisiynir barhau i ddarparu cymorth a datblygiad o ansawdd uchel i bobl, gan gynnig gwerth am arian a chyflawni canlyniadau i ddiwallu anghenion y boblogaeth leol. Bydd angen i'r darparwr ddarparu cydbwysedd o gynnig cyfleoedd gwaith go iawn a chefnogi pobl sydd a phroblemau Iechyd Meddwl. Mae'r gwasanaeth yn darparu gweithgareddau ystyrlon i bobl sydd ag anghenion cymorth cymhleth, gyda chyfleoedd i bobl gael gafael ar hyfforddiant a datblygu, i adeiladu sgiliau cymdeithasol a galwedigaethol. Mae'n rhaid i'r Awdurdod weithio yn unol ag egwyddorion Deddf Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol a Llesiant (Cymru) i hyrwyddo enghreifftiau cymdeithasol o ofal a chefnogaeth sy'n seiliedig ar werthoedd a bydd disgwyl i'r gwasanaeth barhau i weithredu fel menter gymdeithasol. Mae hyn yn cynnwys creu cyfleoedd ar gyfer cyflogaeth a thal i bobl sy'n defnyddio'r gwasanaeth, cefnogi unigolion i ddatblygu eu potensial, a hyrwyddo annibyniaeth, dewis a rheolaeth. Project Description: To deliver a supported work service that offers meaningful graphic design and print-based experiences for people in Flintshire living with a mental health diagnosis. The service will provide personalised opportunities to gain real-world workplace experience, build confidence and independence, and progress towards further education, qualifications, vocational pathways, or paid employment. The Council would like to invite Providers with experience of delivery in quality support services to further discuss the service. Partners for this contract will demonstrate a clear vision for the services, with a focus on individual outcomes using person centred plans and progression models. Partners would share the vision to maintain social care values, increase integration and interaction between services and local communities by utilising commercial partnerships, social commitments and volunteer participatory agreements. This is an exciting opportunity for a provider with expertise and a proven track record in providing similar services, to take ownership and transform a well-established and valued service, with skilled and experienced staff. The commissioned provider will continue to deliver high quality support and development for people, offering value for money and delivering outcomes to meet the needs of the local population. The provider would need to provide a balance of offering real work opportunities and supporting people with Mental Health problems. The service provides meaningful activities for people with complex support needs, with opportunities for people to access training and development, to build social and vocational skills. The authority must work in line with the principles of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act to promote social value- based models of care and support and would expect the service to continue operating as a social enterprise. This includes creating opportunities for paid employment for people who use the service, supporting individuals to develop their potential, and promoting independence, choice and control.

Planning Information

Disgrifiad o’r Broses Ymgysylltu: Mae gan Gyngor Sir y Fflint eisoes gontract yn weithredol ar gyfer y gwasanaeth hwn ac mae’n dymuno canfod a oes yna ddarparwyr eraill yn y farchnad a allai hefyd ddarparu’r gwasanaeth yma i’r Cyngor i benderfynu a fyddai arfer tendro neu ddyfarniad uniongyrchol posibl yn llwybr mwy priodol i’r farchnad. Os ydych chi’n teimlo fod gan eich sefydliad y capasiti a’r gallu i gyflwyno’r gwasanaeth a amlinellir yn rhan disgrifiad o’r prosiect yr hysbysiad hwn, anfonwch fynegiant o ddiddordeb at Danielle Cartwright gan fanylu sut mae gan eich sefydliad y capasiti a’r gallu i ddarparu’r gwasanaeth hwn. Cyflwynwch eich mynegiant o ddiddordeb i danielle.cartwright@flintshire.gov.uk erbyn 24 Ebrill 2026 Engagement Process Description: Flintshire County Council has an existing contract in place for this service and are looking to ascertain if there are any other providers in the market who could also deliver this service for the Council to determine if a tender exercise or potentially a direct award would be the most appropriate route to market. If you feel your organisation has the capacity and capability to deliver the service outlined in the project description section of this notice, please send an expression of interest to Danielle Cartwright detailing how your organisation has the capacity and capability to provide this service. Please submit your expression of interest to danielle.cartwright@flintshire.gov.uk by 24th April 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023670-2026
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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80530000 - Vocational training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 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
FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FLINTSHIRE
Postcode
CH5 3FF
Post Town
Chester
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Flintshire
Electoral Ward
Hawarden: Ewloe
Westminster Constituency
Alyn and Deeside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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