--- title: "Emotional Mental Health and Wellbeing Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051620" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051620" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051620.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051620.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-24" --- # Emotional Mental Health and Wellbeing Service Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051620 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051620) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051620.json) ## Summary The Wolverhampton City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of an Emotional Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, targeting children and young people with mild to moderate emotional and mental health needs. This initiative, partnered with the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, focuses on support for those aged 5-18, and up to 25 for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities or care leavers. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 27th March 2026 and awards ending on 29th May 2026. The initial contract spans three years with possible extensions for up to two additional years. Valued at £450,000 annually, the contract requires services in Wolverhampton (UKG39 region) and falls under the health and social work services category. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in emotional wellbeing, youth support, SEND, autism pathways, trauma-informed care, and family services connected to domestic abuse. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, facilitating business growth through a secure, long-term contract that entails the delivery of high-quality health and social work services. By engaging in this procurement process, organisations can establish a robust presence in the public sector, directly impacting community welfare and gaining visibility through collaboration with notable regional entities like Wolverhampton City Council. ## Notice The City of Wolverhampton Council, in partnership with Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking a delivery partner(s) to provide the local Emotional Mental Health and Wellbeing (EMHWB) service. The EMHWB service will provide support to Children and Young People aged 5-18 years with mild to moderate emotional and mental health needs, extending up to age 25 for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or those who are care leavers. The service will support a minimum of 1,800 Children and Young People annually. The proposed contract term is an initial 3 years with 2 further optional 1 year extensions (3 + 1 + 1). The contract is valued at PS450,000 per annum. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: There are 2 optional 1 year extensions (total 2 years). Therefore the full term is 3 + 1 + 1 (Maximum 5 years). ### Planning Information We are hosting a Market Warming Event to introduce the upcoming Emotional Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (EMWBS) commissioning opportunity. This event will provide an overview of the draft service specification, outline Wolverhampton's priorities, and offer potential providers the chance to engage with commissioners, ask questions, and help shape the final version of the service. We welcome attendance from organisations with experience in emotional wellbeing, youth support, SEND, autism pathways, and trauma-informed care, as well as those working with families affected by domestic abuse The event will take place 3pm - 3:45pm on Thursday 16th October via Microsoft TEAMs. To request attendance please submit your details via the portal: www.wolverhamptontenders.com. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016602-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 | | Recurrence | 2031-02-03 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,250,000 | | Lots value | £2,250,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON | | Post town | Wolverhampton | | Postcode | WV1 1SH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton | | Local authority | Wolverhampton | | Electoral ward | St Peters | | Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West | | Delivery location | TLG39 Wolverhampton | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 24 Feb 2026 at 15:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016602-2026 - 14 Oct 2025 at 12:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065181-2025 - 16 May 2025 at 14:31 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022332-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016602-2026 24th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065181-2025 14th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022332-2025 16th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.wolverhamptontenders.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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