--- title: "(CT1461) Online Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Service for Children, Young People and Young Adults (Age 5-26)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000774823" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774823" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000774823.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000774823.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-08" --- # (CT1461) Online Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Service for Children, Young People and Young Adults (Age 5-26) Buyer: CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000774823 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774823) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000774823.json) ## Summary The City of Edinburgh Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for an online mental health and wellbeing support service aimed at children, young people, and young adults aged 5-26 residing in Edinburgh. The service is intended to provide counselling support through an external service provider. The procurement category is general public services, and the estimated contract value is £500,000. Key documents, including background information and the planned procurement notice, have been published, with significant dates such as a future notice date set for 1st April 2025. The location of service delivery is online, ensuring accessibility for all target users within Edinburgh. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital health and wellbeing solutions, particularly those with experience in providing online counselling and support services. Companies capable of creating user-friendly, safe, and inclusive digital environments for young people will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, businesses offering comprehensive digital resources that complement existing non-digital support services are particularly encouraged to participate. Engaging in this project could enhance their portfolio and expand their reach within the public sector, specifically in regional or local authority health services. Interested suppliers are invited to complete an online survey to express their interest and gather further information. ## Notice External service provision is required for an online mental health and wellbeing support service with counselling support desirable. This is for our children, young people and young adults (age 5-26) living in Edinburgh. ### Lot Information Lot 1 A provision of a third-party service via a digital resource is needed for Children, Young People, Young Adults and Parents/Carers/Families,that includes online support options, messaging/chat, safe space, and text-based communication. This service would supplement existing non digital support services available across the city. The Council estimate we will require support for children and young people aged between 5 to 26 years old, with the main focus being the 12-18 years age range. The provision of a digital resource as an online support platform should be:- * Inclusive and accessible for all. * Facilitate and support Children/Young People/Young Adults. * Ensure a safe environment for the users.. Supplier are invited to complete an online survey questionnaire at https://forms.office.com/e/XxfCGxe97e (no registration is required) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511730 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Apr 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH8 8BG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48100000 - Industry specific software package - 48222000 - Web server software package - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 8 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511730 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511730&idx=1 9th August 2024 - Appendix 1 - Background Information which contains more detail on the requirement. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511730&idx=2 9th August 2024 - Appendix 1 - Background Information (minor revisions update to fix URL links) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511730 (CT1461) Online Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Service for Children, Young People and Young Adults (Age 5-26) - External service provision is required for an online mental health and wellbeing support service with counselling support desirable. This is for our children, young people and young adults (age 5-26) living in Edinburgh. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=774823 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774823 - https://forms.office.com/e/XxfCGxe97e ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774823. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000774823.json.