--- title: "CPH157 Lot 1 - Children and Young People Social Prescribing for Mental Health and Lot 2 Mental Health Youth Outreach for Children and Young People" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064c66" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064c66" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064c66.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064c66.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-20" --- # CPH157 Lot 1 - Children and Young People Social Prescribing for Mental Health and Lot 2 Mental Health Youth Outreach for Children and Young People Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064c66 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064c66) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064c66.json) ## Summary Derbyshire County Council has initiated a public procurement process for delivering mental health services to children and young people through two distinct programmes: Social Prescribing and Youth Outreach, categorised under health services and social work. The procurement will focus on providing community-based support to enhance mental wellbeing and aims to commence on 1st April 2027. The services are structured under an open procedure and will follow the ‘Light Touch’ regime as outlined in the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 2nd September 2026. The services are to be delivered across Derbyshire, excluding Derby City, with a contract running initially for three years until March 2030, offering a potential extension of up to two additional years. The financial scope for Lot 1 is £4 million, and Lot 2 is £2.5 million over the maximum five-year term, with an anticipated local government reorganisation in 2028 which might affect contractual terms. This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises that have a track record in delivering similar services. Organisations can bid for one or both lots, either independently or in partnership with others, which encourages consortiums and collaborations. The successful bidder(s) will contribute to a vital component of the mental health support structure within Derbyshire, impacting the wellbeing of young people. The open procurement method provides a straightforward entry to this public contract, potentially enhancing business presence and capability in public sector service delivery, making it an attractive proposition for service providers looking to expand their reach or enter new markets in the sector. ## Notice Derbyshire County Council (the Council) is seeking Providers with a proven track record to deliver a social prescribing and youth outreach service for Children and Young People (CYP) in Derbyshire (excluding Derby City). This service is being procured under the Light Touch Regime of the Procurement Act 2023. The services will provide community based support that promotes positive mental wellbeing by engaging with CYP, building trust and helping them to improve self-esteem and confidence. They will provide initial engagement and early, preventative support and will complement, rather than duplicate, existing youth services and early help services. The services will operate as a key component of the wider system of emotional wellbeing and early help support for CYP across Derbyshire. Bidders may submit tenders as a single organisation, as a consortium, or as a lead Provider working with subcontractors and/or delivery partners. Bidders can bid for a single Lot or both Lots. Both services will commence on 01 April 2027 for an initial contract period of three (3) years to 31 March 2030, with an option to extend for a further two (2) 12-month periods (3+1+1), subject to performance, funding availability and the Council's requirements. The maximum potential contract term is five (5) years. There will be a mobilisation period from early December until the contract service commencement date of 01 April 2027. Lot 1 - The total countywide financial envelope for this service is PS4 million over 5 (five) years. Lot 2 - The total countywide financial envelope for this service is PS2.5 million over 5 (five) years. Prospective tenderers should note that this contract may be affected by Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), anticipated to take place in April 2028. In accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023, this contract may be novated to a successor Council or otherwise modified to reflect the requirements of any new Council arrangements arising from LGR. The exact nature of any modification or novation cannot be determined at this time, but such changes will be managed under both the Procurement Act 2023 and the contractual provisions. Ahead of these changes, discussions with Derby City and District and Borough representatives are ongoing and there is a shared commitment to work together to align future mental health provision as much as practicable. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Social Prescribing for Children and Young People (Mental Health and Wellbeing) The Council is seeking Providers to deliver a social prescribing service for Children and Young People (CYP) in Derbyshire (excluding Derby City). This service is being procured under the Light Touch Regime of the Procurement Act 2023. The service will provide a non clinical, community based service that supports positive mental wellbeing by engaging with CYP, building trust and helping them to improve self-esteem and confidence. It will support CYP to access sustainable local activities, groups and community support that matter to them. Including initial engagement and early, preventative support and will complement, rather than duplicate, existing youth services and early help services. The service will operate independently of clinical diagnosis or treatment pathways and will form part of the wider system of emotional wellbeing and early help support for CYP across Derbyshire. The service will commence on 01 April 2027 for an initial contract period of three (3) years to 31 March 2030, with an option to extend for a further two (2) 12-month periods (3+1+1), subject to performance, funding availability and the Council's requirements. The maximum contract term is five (5) years. There will be a mobilisation period from early December until the contract service commencement date of 01 April 2027. Lot 1 - The maximum budget for this service is PS4 million over 5 (five) years. Prospective tenderers should note that this contract may be affected by Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), anticipated to take place in April 2028. In accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023, this contract may be novated to a successor Council or otherwise modified to reflect the requirements of any new Council arrangements arising from LGR. The exact nature of any modification or novation cannot be determined at this time, but such changes will be managed under both the Procurement Act 2023 and the contractual provisions. Options: Prospective tenderers should note that this contract may be affected by Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). In accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023, this contract may be novated to a successor council or otherwise modified to reflect the requirements of any new council arrangements arising from LGR. The exact nature of any modification or novation cannot be determined at this time, but such changes will be managed under both the Procurement Act 2023 and the contractual provisions. Renewal: Both services will commence on 01 April 2027 for an initial contract period of three (3) years to 31 March 2030, with an option to extend for a further two (2) 12-month periods (3+1+1), subject to performance, funding availability and the Council's requirements. The maximum potential contract term is five (5) years. There will be a mobilisation period from early December until the contract service commencement date of 01 April 2027. Lot 2 - Youth Outreach for Children and Young People (Mental Health and Wellbeing) The Council is seeking Providers to deliver a youth outreach service for Children and Young People (CYP) in Derbyshire (excluding Derby City). This service is being procured under the Light Touch Regime of the Procurement Act 2023. The service will provide community based support that promotes positive mental wellbeing by engaging with CYP, building trust and helping them to improve self-esteem and confidence. It will deliver brief preventative interventions and support CYP to access sustainable local activities, groups and community-based support that matter to them. The service will provide initial engagement and early, preventative support and will complement, rather than duplicate, existing youth services and early help services. The Youth Outreach service will operate as a key component of the wider system of emotional wellbeing and early help support for CYP across Derbyshire. The service will commence on 01 April 2027 for an initial contract period of three (3) years to 31 March 2030, with an option to extend for a further two (2) 12-month periods (3+1+1), subject to performance, funding availability and the Council's requirements. The maximum contract term is five (5) years. There will be a mobilisation period from early December until the contract service commencement date of 01 April 2027. Lot 2 - The maximum budget for this service is PS2.5 million over 5 (five) years. Prospective tenderers should note that this contract may be affected by Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). In accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023, this contract may be novated to a successor council or otherwise modified to reflect the requirements of any new council arrangements arising from LGR. The exact nature of any modification or novation cannot be determined at this time, but such changes will be managed under both the Procurement Act 2023 and the contractual provisions. Options: Prospective tenderers should note that this contract may be affected by Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). In accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023, this contract may be novated to a successor council or otherwise modified to reflect the requirements of any new council arrangements arising from LGR. The exact nature of any modification or novation cannot be determined at this time, but such changes will be managed under both the Procurement Act 2023 and the contractual provisions. Renewal: Both services will commence on 01 April 2027 for an initial contract period of three (3) years to 31 March 2030, with an option to extend for a further two (2) 12-month periods (3+1+1), subject to performance, funding availability and the Council's requirements. The maximum potential contract term is five (5) years. There will be a mobilisation period from early December until the contract service commencement date of 01 April 2027. ### Planning Information ****** Service Specification feedback******* Derbyshire County Council would like to offer all partners, service providers and stakeholders the chance to review the proposed service specifications for these new support offers prior to advertising the tender next month. We would be grateful if you would consider the specifications and provide responses and comments to the questions in the survey below: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/pBiStYgPUP The documents can be accessed here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=f92c47ec-d264-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True The closing date for feedback is 5pm on Wednesday 24th June 2026. Derbyshire County Council (the Council) wishes to commission Providers to deliver a countywide Social Prescribing service and a countywide Youth Outreach services for Children and Young people in Derbyshire (excluding Derby City). The procurement is structured into two Lots: Lot 1 - Social Prescribing Lot 2 - Youth Outreach Social Prescribing is a non-clinical, community-based service that supports positive mental wellbeing by helping Children and Young People to improve self-esteem and confidence, and to access sustainable local activities, groups and community support that matter to them. Youth Outreach supports young people with health, wellbeing, mental health and other arising issues, linking to a range of Public Health topics including sexual health, substance use and community safety. It provides brief intervention and provision of resources or signposting, engaging young people in the community, not via school or health routes.? The services will provide early, preventative support and will complement, rather than duplicate, existing universal and statutory services. The Services will commence on 01 April 2027 for an initial contract period of three years, concluding on 31 March 2030, with the option to extend for up to a further two years, subject to performance, funding availability and the Council's requirements. ******The tender of the delivery of this service will be advertised from 16th July 2026.****** ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068104-2026 | | 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 | 20 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | 16 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | 2029-03-30 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,500,000 | | Lots value | £6,500,000 | | 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MATLOCK | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE4 3AG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire | | Local authority | Derbyshire Dales | | Electoral ward | Matlock West | | Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales | | Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 20 Jul 2026 at 09:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068104-2026 - 10 Jun 2026 at 14:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054826-2026 - 4 Jun 2026 at 11:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052769-2026 - 10 Mar 2026 at 15:35 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021432-2026 - 9 Mar 2026 at 17:33 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021085-2026 - 10 Feb 2026 at 12:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011828-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068104-2026 20th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054826-2026 10th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052769-2026 4th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021432-2026 10th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021085-2026 9th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011828-2026 10th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/pBiStYgPUP - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=55491e48-d71b-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ca064b54-c37a-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=f92c47ec-d264-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True - https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx - https://www.eastmidstenders.org - 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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