Scope
Reference
SMBC 25082
Description
Sandwell Council in partnership with Sandwell Children's Trust are seeking to commission an emotional mental health and wellbeing (MHWB) service for children we care for (CWCF) 5-18 years old and care-experienced young people (CEYP 18-25 years old). The service will deliver therapeutic interventions, assessments, and support across three pathways: • Emotional wellbeing support for children entering care • Stabilising homes to prevent placement breakdown • Emotional wellbeing support for care-experienced young people (up to age 25 for SEND/CEYP). This service is being commissioned in response to mental health needs among vulnerable children and young people, with the aim of reducing placement instability and improving resilience, relationships, and long-term life outcomes. The service will be delivered across the Sandwell Borough and where required up to a 20-mile radius. alongside digital provision for those living outside the 20-mile radius. The contract period will be for an initial period of three (3) years from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. There is an additional option to extend for a further two (2) year period until 31 March 2031 at the Council's discretion. The provider will be expected to deliver measurable improvements in placement stability, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, evidenced through SDQ scores, placement data, and service user feedback. The service will be monitored against agreed KPIs and outcomes.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,250,000 excluding VAT
- £1,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
There is an additional option to extend for a further two (2) year period until 31 March 2031 at the Council's discretion.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85321000 - Administrative social services
- 85323000 - Community health services
Contract locations
- UKG37 - Sandwell
Submission
Tender submission deadline
13 March 2026, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Please refer to criteria in the ITT documents |
Price |
Weighting description
Please refer to criteria in the ITT documents
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJHD-8764-YRJJ
Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street
Oldbury
B69 3DE
United Kingdom
Contact name: Neil Whitehouse
Region: UKG37 - Sandwell
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government