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Mental Health Outreach Approved Provider List

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Jun 2026 at 13:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council is engaging in a procurement process for developing an Approved Provider list (APL) for outreach services aimed at supporting individuals with mental health needs. This initial stage involves a Request for Information (RFI) set to facilitate engagement with potential service providers. The procurement initiative is in the planning phase, with a focus on the UK region UKJ25 and UKJ26. The RFI for this project, titled "Mental Health Outreach Approved Provider List," has been issued to gain market insight in planning suitable outreach services that enable individuals to live independently with tailored support. The deadline for responding to this RFI is 16th July 2026.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and related services, specifically those with expertise in providing adaptable, person-centred support. Companies capable of delivering services such as emotional support, life skills training, financial assistance, and community engagement stand to benefit from being inducted into the Approved Provider list. Businesses with the infrastructure and professional capacity to facilitate mental health outreach that encourages independence and community integration would be ideal candidates to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mental Health Outreach Approved Provider List

Notice Description

Surrey County Council is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to better understand the current market. The Council is looking to develop an Approved Provider list (APL) for outreach services for people with mental health needs, as part of a drive to give people a greater range of support that allows them to continue to live at home. Outreach is flexible and adaptable person-centred support provided to individuals in their own home and in the community to support their wellbeing and develop or maintain independence. This may include for example: * Emotional support and confidence building * Support with life skills (such as developing a routine, cooking, cleaning, completing paperwork or managing a home) * Assistance with finances * Support to maintain a tenancy * Help to develop friendships and social connections * Support to attend activities and appointments. * Securing/maintaining volunteering or employment.

Planning Information

This Request for Information (RFI) invites providers and partners to share insight to help Surrey County Council shape any future approach to commissioning mental health outreach services in Surrey. Surrey County Council is looking to develop an Approved Provider list (APL) for outreach services for people with mental health needs, as part of a drive to give people a greater range of support that allows them to continue to live at home. The aim is for people to progress in line with their personalised goals and to achieve the following: • Improved wellbeing and social connections. • Gaining or maintaining existing skills and independence. • Being an active member of their community. • Making informed decisions about their lives. The Council is seeking Service Providers that have the skills, experience and expertise to provide support that facilitates people to gain or regain independence with the objective of requiring minimal or no support. Please note this is a Request for Information only and not an invitation to bid. No direct business will be awarded as a result of completing this RFI. SCC will subsequently inform the market if and/or when it is intended to go out to tender. The RFI will be published through the e-tending platform Proactis. Suppliers who whish to respond to the RFI must do so using Proactis: Proactis - Supplier Network Please note the following project name and reference number allocated to this RFI within the e-Sourcing Portal: Project Name: Mental Health Outreach Project Reference: RFX1000882 Please download the 'Mental Health Outreach Request for Information' document and complete with the required detail. The document can be found in the 'Documents' section. If you require any further clarification, please send us a direct message via the portal's messaging function. The deadline for this Request for Information is Thursday 16 July 2026 at 1:00pm.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059922-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£146,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 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
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey, TLJ26 East Surrey
Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Further Information

Notice Documents

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