---
title: "Provision of an Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06783e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# Provision of an Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06783e

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Halton Borough Council, based in Widnes, UK, focuses on the "Provision of an Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service" in the sector of social work and related services. The contract aims to deliver services specifically for children and young people in the Halton area. This procurement stage has reached completion, culminating in an award to Barnardo's, a large scale VCSE organisation. The service contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a contract value of £216,000. The procurement method utilised was direct procurement, classified as below threshold, without competition under a special "lightTouch" regime.

Given the awarded contract to Barnardo's, opportunities arise for businesses operating within the social work services, particularly those experienced in delivering emotional health and wellbeing programmes for young people. Businesses that can collaborate or provide complementary services to Barnardo's may find growth prospects. Moreover, organisations that can operate within light-touch frameworks and offer innovative, supportive interventions for emotional wellbeing will be well-positioned to compete in similar procurement exercises. Business development within this field could lead to partnerships that extend beyond the immediate contract to further community-focused initiatives.

## Notice

Delivery of an Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service for Children and Young People in Halton

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029294-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £216,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIDNES |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 7QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Central & West Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDO'S |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 15:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029294-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029294-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.barnardos.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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