Planning

WCC Market Testing for the Joint Provision of Mental and Physical Health Services

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

13 May 2026 at 13:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "WCC Market Testing for the Joint Provision of Mental and Physical Health Services". This initiative is categorized under health and social work services and aims to address the mental and physical health needs of the Warwickshire population. The procurement method involves preliminary market engagement, with interested providers being encouraged to respond to a questionnaire by 3rd June 2026. This process is facilitated through the Warwickshire In-Tend portal. The Council seeks to innovate the future delivery of health services by potentially commissioning a joint service that reduces health inequalities and aligns with strategic objectives in the region UKG, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses, especially those within the health and social services sector, to contribute to shaping future service deliveries in Warwickshire. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in providing aspects of the service. The Council welcomes diverse input, aiming to explore innovative solutions thanks to insights from market participants. Engaging in this process allows businesses to demonstrate their expertise and potentially influence the development of new, integrated health services to better meet local needs. The contract period for eventual service provision is expected to start on 1st April 2028 and may extend until 31st March 2033, offering long-term growth potential for participating organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC Market Testing for the Joint Provision of Mental and Physical Health Services

Notice Description

It is well recognised and supported by research that there is a strong link between mental and physical health and that both can significantly influence an individual's ability to lead a healthy lifestyle. Being active can improve physical health as well as improving a person's mental health and wellbeing. Having good mental health and wellbeing can improve a person's quality of life through helping to manage everyday stress and improve mood and motivation. Physical activity can improve self-esteem, reduce your risk of developing long term conditions, help manage certain long-term conditions and help with maintaining a healthy weight. There is a well-established link between diet and physical health, especially for diseases such as type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and some cancers. The relationship between mental health and diet is also important to help people make informed decisions and increasing awareness of the potential for poor nutrition to be a factor in stimulating or maintaining poor mental health. WCC Public Health are exploring options for the future delivery of both the PH and MH services, with a view to potentially commissioning a joint service. WCC needs to ensure future delivery enables resources to best meet the health needs of the Warwickshire population, reduce health inequalities and aligns with the Council's strategic objectives. The purpose of this market testing exercise is to gather insight and feedback from interested providers to help shape the future of MH and PH services in Warwickshire. It will help inform the understanding the potential of the local market to provide the required support offer and to explore innovative ways of delivering the support services to improve MH and PH of Warwickshire residents. Your participation will also contribute ideas as to how the current services may be improved. The Council has not commissioned a service such as this before and therefore wants to engage with a variety of organisations, in a confidential setting, so that we can ensure we have considered all possible options and any associated risks and issues during to aid our decision making. We would value your engagement with this process to inform the suitability of options. Additionally, this provides the opportunity for organisations that may only be able to provide aspects of the service to demonstrate their capabilities or interest in delivering parts of the service. Providers can choose to respond with a focus on areas they are interested in delivering.

Planning Information

We welcome interested providers to complete the Questionnaire that has been published via our Warwickshire In-Tend portal - Reference: WAR - 0071 The Council would be grateful if you could complete the questionnaire and respond by 03/06/2026. You should submit your completed questionnaire via the Warwickshire In-Tend portal. The web address for the portal is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/warwickshirecc/aspx/Home. If you have any questions regarding this market testing exercise, then please submit your questions via the correspondence function on the Warwickshire In-Tend portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/warwickshirecc/aspx/Home.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0697de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043995-2026
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2031 2-3 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
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4SA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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