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title: "Young People's Digital Mental Health Support Service (10-25)"
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# Young People's Digital Mental Health Support Service (10-25)

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04af5a

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## Summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for a digital mental health support service for young people aged 10-25. This contract, titled "Young People’s Digital Mental Health Support Service (10-25)," falls under the community health services category and is scheduled to start on 1st January 2025 and run until 31st March 2028, with two optional 12-month extensions. The procurement method used was a limited, direct award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and it was specifically exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The awarded supplier is Kooth Digital Health Limited, and the total value of the contract is £682,500.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in digital health solutions, particularly those experienced in mental health services for young people. Companies looking to expand in the healthcare sector could benefit from understanding the procurement criteria that emphasised quality, innovation, integration, collaboration, and social value. Given the specific needs and regulatory environment in this sector, firms with expertise in community health services and digital platforms stand to gain, especially those that can demonstrate robust service sustainability and the ability to reduce health inequalities. The involvement of Sefton Council and Kooth Digital Health indicates a strong public-private partnership potential, ideal for businesses aiming to build long-term relationships with local authorities.

## Notice

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council has secured the services of an experienced and suitably qualified organisation to deliver a digital mental health support service for young people (10-25). This is a 39 month contract with two 12-month optional extensions. Contract start: 1st January 2025 Contract end (initial term): 31st March 2028

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract award notice in line with Direct Award Process C (award to the incumbent). The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. Description of the service: Online Mental Health Support Services for Children & Young People in Sefton aged 10-25. A digital mental health platform that gives children and young people (CYP) immediate access to an online community of peers and a team of experienced, accredited counsellors. Award decision-makers: The Cabinet Members of Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council Conflicts or potential conflicts of interest and how they were managed: The assessment of the incumbent's performance in relation to the five key criteria was undertaken by a panel of members with expertise in public health. Kooth's current Relationship Manager is known to Sefton's Public Health Team, having worked within Sefton's Public Health Team until November 2023 and remains in touch with two of the officers that have participated in the assessment of the Key Criteria. Two additional officers were invited to participate in the assessment of the key criteria, so that a range of views and perspectives were represented. Additionally, the process was overseen by Sefton's Procurement Team and a Category Manager chaired the moderation of scores.

Renewal: The contract is due to be reviewed 2.5 years from commencement to determine if the first 12-month extension option is to be exercised. There are two 12-month optional extensions.

### Procurement Information

This is a direct award under Direct Award Process C of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035855-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £682,500 |
| Lots value | £682,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £682,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD73 Sefton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KOOTH DIGITAL HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 18:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035855-2024
- 18 Oct 2024 at 19:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033866-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sefton.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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