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Provision of an Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Halton Borough Council, based in Widnes, UK, focuses on the "Provision of an Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service" in the sector of social work and related services. The contract aims to deliver services specifically for children and young people in the Halton area. This procurement stage has reached completion, culminating in an award to Barnardo's, a large scale VCSE organisation. The service contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a contract value of £216,000. The procurement method utilised was direct procurement, classified as below threshold, without competition under a special "lightTouch" regime.

Given the awarded contract to Barnardo's, opportunities arise for businesses operating within the social work services, particularly those experienced in delivering emotional health and wellbeing programmes for young people. Businesses that can collaborate or provide complementary services to Barnardo's may find growth prospects. Moreover, organisations that can operate within light-touch frameworks and offer innovative, supportive interventions for emotional wellbeing will be well-positioned to compete in similar procurement exercises. Business development within this field could lead to partnerships that extend beyond the immediate contract to further community-focused initiatives.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service

Notice Description

Delivery of an Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service for Children and Young People in Halton

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06783e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029294-2026
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£216,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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

BARNARDO'S

Further Information

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