Planning

(CT1461) Online Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Service for Children, Young People and Young Adults (Age 5-26)

CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

08 Aug 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for an online mental health and wellbeing support service aimed at children, young people, and young adults aged 5-26 residing in Edinburgh. The service is intended to provide counselling support through an external service provider. The procurement category is general public services, and the estimated contract value is £500,000. Key documents, including background information and the planned procurement notice, have been published, with significant dates such as a future notice date set for 1st April 2025. The location of service delivery is online, ensuring accessibility for all target users within Edinburgh.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital health and wellbeing solutions, particularly those with experience in providing online counselling and support services. Companies capable of creating user-friendly, safe, and inclusive digital environments for young people will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, businesses offering comprehensive digital resources that complement existing non-digital support services are particularly encouraged to participate. Engaging in this project could enhance their portfolio and expand their reach within the public sector, specifically in regional or local authority health services. Interested suppliers are invited to complete an online survey to express their interest and gather further information.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

(CT1461) Online Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Service for Children, Young People and Young Adults (Age 5-26)

Notice Description

External service provision is required for an online mental health and wellbeing support service with counselling support desirable. This is for our children, young people and young adults (age 5-26) living in Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A provision of a third-party service via a digital resource is needed for Children, Young People, Young Adults and Parents/Carers/Families,that includes online support options, messaging/chat, safe space, and text-based communication. This service would supplement existing non digital support services available across the city. The Council estimate we will require support for children and young people aged between 5 to 26 years old, with the main focus being the 12-18 years age range. The provision of a digital resource as an online support platform should be:- * Inclusive and accessible for all. * Facilitate and support Children/Young People/Young Adults. * Ensure a safe environment for the users.. Supplier are invited to complete an online survey questionnaire at https://forms.office.com/e/XxfCGxe97e (no registration is required)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000774823
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511730
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48222000 - Web server software package

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000774823-2024-08-08T00:00:00Z",
    "date": "2024-08-08T00:00:00Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000774823",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "org-8",
            "name": "City of Edinburgh Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "City of Edinburgh Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Waverly Court",
                "locality": "Edinburgh",
                "region": "UKM75",
                "postalCode": "eh88bg"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Eva Alexander",
                "email": "eva.alexander@edinburgh.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1315294670",
                "url": "http://"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer",
                "centralPurchasingBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "Regional or local authority",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "01",
                        "description": "General public services",
                        "scheme": "COFOG"
                    }
                ],
                "url": "http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "name": "City of Edinburgh Council",
        "id": "org-8"
    },
    "planning": {
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "AUG511730",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "title": "(CT1461) Online Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Service for Children, Young People and Young Adults (Age 5-26)",
                "description": "External service provision is required for an online mental health and wellbeing support service with counselling support desirable. This is for our children, young people and young adults (age 5-26) living in Edinburgh.",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511730",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "CT1461",
        "title": "(CT1461) Online Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Service for Children, Young People and Young Adults (Age 5-26)",
        "description": "External service provision is required for an online mental health and wellbeing support service with counselling support desirable. This is for our children, young people and young adults (age 5-26) living in Edinburgh.",
        "status": "planned",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "85312320",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "85312300",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "85000000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "48100000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "48222000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Online service for City of Edinburgh Council."
                },
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM75"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 500000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "AUG511730-1",
                "title": "Appendix 1 - Background Information which contains more detail on the requirement.",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511730&idx=1",
                "datePublished": "2024-08-08T16:50:07Z",
                "dateModified": "2024-08-09T09:15:18Z",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            },
            {
                "id": "AUG511730-2",
                "title": "Appendix 1 - Background Information (minor revisions update to fix URL links)",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511730&idx=2",
                "datePublished": "2024-08-09T09:15:18Z",
                "dateModified": "2024-08-09T09:15:18Z",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            }
        ],
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "A provision of a third-party service via a digital resource is needed for Children, Young People, Young Adults and Parents/Carers/Families,that includes online support options, messaging/chat, safe space, and text-based communication. This service would supplement existing non digital support services available across the city. The Council estimate we will require support for children and young people aged between 5 to 26 years old, with the main focus being the 12-18 years age range. The provision of a digital resource as an online support platform should be:- * Inclusive and accessible for all. * Facilitate and support Children/Young People/Young Adults. * Ensure a safe environment for the users.. Supplier are invited to complete an online survey questionnaire at https://forms.office.com/e/XxfCGxe97e (no registration is required)",
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2025-04-01T00:00:00Z"
        },
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "classification": {
            "id": "48000000",
            "scheme": "CPV"
        },
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        }
    },
    "language": "EN",
    "description": "Suppliers are invited to complete an online survey questionnaire at: https://forms.office.com/e/XxfCGxe97e (no registration is required) NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=774823. (SC Ref:774823)",
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774823"
        }
    ],
    "noticetype": "OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice"
}