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title: "Warwickshire Children and Young People's Early Intervention Mental Health Service (getting advice and help)"
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# Warwickshire Children and Young People's Early Intervention Mental Health Service (getting advice and help)

Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05488e

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## Summary

Warwickshire County Council, in collaboration with the NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board, has completed the procurement process for the "Warwickshire Children and Young People's Early Intervention Mental Health Service (getting advice and help)." This contract aims to provide support focused on the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people in Warwickshire, aged 0-18, or up to 25 if they have special educational needs (SEND) with an Education, Health Care Plan. Under the open procurement method through a competitive flexible procedure, the service's main focus is early intervention and is part of the Thrive model. The contract was awarded on 15th January 2026 to Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind, with the delivery set to commence on 1st August 2026, and spans an initial period of three years with potential extensions up to 2035. The procurement was characterised by key submissions and negotiations, reflecting the industry's demand for comprehensive mental health services.

This tender provides substantial business opportunities, especially for organisations with expertise in mental health services for young people. With a gross contract value of £8.1 million, providers have the potential to shape significant community health outcomes in a thriving public services market. This opportunity is especially suited for SMEs and VCSEs that can offer innovative and flexible service delivery models in partnership with larger established mental health specialists. By subcontracting or engaging in local partnerships, organisations can enhance their service reach and impact while contributing to community health initiatives. Additionally, the service delivery's expansive scope across various Warwickshire regions ensures widespread service deployment, allowing businesses to expand operational capabilities and establish a formidable presence in public health sectors.

## Notice

Warwickshire County Council (the Council) is looking for a lead, or sole provider with expertise in delivering services that support children and young people and their families and carers with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. This service is partly funded by Coventry and Warwickshire ICB. The Council will award one contract for the delivery of this service. The Council would like the lead, or sole provider to be collaborative in their approach and willing to either subcontract or work in partnership with local organisations and other services across the wider mental wellbeing system to develop the service in a Thrive way of thinking. The service is required to support children and young people from ages 0-18 years old or those up to 25 with SEND (who have an Education, Health Care Plan - EHCP) with their mental health and wellbeing. The service will offer advice, guidance, consultation and training in mental health issues to families, carers and professionals working with children and young people. It will undertake work to help prevent mental health issues escalating or occurring in the first place. The service will also provide a range of low to moderate level interventions to support children and young people with their mental health incorporating: * A universal offer for children and young people up to the age of 18. (25 with SEND and who have an EHCP) * Children and young people in Warwickshire only * The 'getting advice and getting help' part of the Thrive model * Being primarily focused on early intervention and prevention * Support for professionals and parents/carers to support children and young people. * advice guidance and signposting * Support for children requiring mild to moderate levels of intervention * Being delivered across the whole of Warwickshire and provide community drop ins. The service will be delivered in the community in accessible settings to children and their families. It will be delivered at different times of the day, evenings and weekends to suit children and their families. The service should deliver in at least the following five areas: * Stratford Upon Avon * Rugby * Nuneaton and Bedworth * North Warwickshire * Warwick

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Contract risks and potential development as detailed in the tender documents.

Renewal: The initial contract term will be for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by 2 further periods of up to 36 months at a time (72 months being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant.

### Planning Information

There are two methods of taking part in this market testing exercise. The first is completion of the written questions featured below in section 6 of this document. Providers are asked to complete these questions and send back to commissioners by close of play on Thursday 19th June. You should submit your completed questionnaire by uploading via CSW jets
The second method of taking part in this market testing exercise is by participation in a one to one session of approximately 30 minutes length on Wednesday 18th June between 1pm and 4pm or on Thursday 19th June between 11am and 1.30pm. If you wish to participate, please follow this link to book your slot https://forms.office.com/e/ieweGja3FS . This session will take place on MS Teams and will provide an opportunity to provide answers verbally to the questions in this pack to commissioners.
If you wish, you can provide feedback through both mechanisms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003996-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,750,000 |
| Lots value | £6,750,000 |
| Awards value | £6,750,000 |
| Contracts value | £6,750,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | NHS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | WARWICK |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV34 4SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford |
| Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington |
| Delivery location | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COVENTRY, WARWICKSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE MIND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 15:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003996-2026
- 5 Jan 2026 at 14:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000365-2026
- 2 Oct 2025 at 09:11 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061566-2025
- 19 Sep 2025 at 13:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058164-2025
- 13 Jun 2025 at 13:13 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032300-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003996-2026
  16th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000365-2026
  5th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061566-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058164-2025
  19th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032300-2025
  13th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/warwickshirecc/aspx/Home
  See submission details

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ablhealth.co.uk
- http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk
- https://cwmind.org.uk/
- https://forms.office.com/e/ieweGja3FS
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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