Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Medway Council
Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road
Chatham
ME4 4TR
Contact
Mr Graham Thomas1
Telephone
+44 1634
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ41 - Medway
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Emotional Wellbeing Contract
Reference number
DN766769
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The primary aim of this contract is to support emotional wellbeing in schools without an
emotional support team.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2025/S 000-011843
Section seven. Changes
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
VI.3
Place of text to be modified
VI.3
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This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The Awarding of this
contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulation
2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015 do
not apply to this award. The Standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this
notice. Representation by providers must be made to decision makers by 9th April 2025.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award
under the PSR.
Any Representations should be made to the below.
Award Decision Makers.
Senior Partnership Commissioner
Category Manager
Key Criteria.
Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability (Weighting 10%)
The provider clearly demonstrates how the Emotional Wellbeing Team is fully integrated
within SN team;-enabling a holistic assessment of children’s needs and providing holistic support-Utilising the use of an existing standardised referral and assessment pathway, enabling
those who are referred to the SN to be effectively triaged to the most appropriate support.
This provides an efficiency saving as well as ensuring that only referrals appropriate for
Emotional Wellbeing support are shared with the Emotional Wellbeing Team. Those for
age 8 to 10
which previously would have been directly referred to the EWT but not suitable are then able
to receive support without being redirected/rereferred ensuring quick access to appropriate
services, creating a smoother and more well recieved transition for CYP and their families
and ensuring that the most appropriate support is provided.-The use of shared records and assessment forms with the school nursing ensures an
individual does not need to repeat their story, something which individuals have fedback to
us as important. It also enables staff to better understand children’s needs without requiring
multiprofessional meetings/data sharing agreements.-Collaboration with the LD nurses ensures more inclusive and accessible support is available-The team also align with the national i-THRIVE framework which we are implementing across
Kent and Medway.-The team can also utilise existing relationships within schools and local knowledge such as
from the health assessments/referral data to inform and support service delivery.-Incorporation within the school nursing also enables the EWT offer to be available within
ChatHealth and parentline to support easy access to the service.
Overall the provider demonstrated a clear overview of how the integration enables a more
holistic package of care as well as providing greater opportunities for collaborative
innovation.
Quality and innovation (Weighted 40%)
The provider clearly outlined how the service is currently providing evidence based
intervention demonstrating substantial experience through providing holistic child-centred
assessments and interventions which was evidenced in positive feedback.
The response evidenced how it aligns with a number of key THRIVE principles which we are
embedding across Medway including;-Outcome Informed: The use of the tools listed aligns with our reporting requirements to the
MHSDS and supports outcome measurements. The response clearly outlines the use of goal
identification evidencing how support is outcome informed as well as providing clear next
steps for individuals.-Needs led; The triage process ensures effective identification of needs and risks and the
response includes examples of which evidence based interventions are included.-Proactive, Preventative & Promotion: The use of an experienced professional to undertake
triaging is also something included within the national i-THRIVE framework assessment tool.
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The response also outlines the use of targeted group sessions linked to the school nurse
wider schools support approach outlining a commitment to taking a proactive, preventative
approach.-Partnership Working: The response also highlights the partnership working of other
professionals and holistic assessment-Shared Decision Making: the response clearly outlines how the service take a person
centred approach to ensure support best suits the individuals needs
Increasing access: The response highlights how they support while waiting/during transition
helping to ensure timely access to care and support
In addition, it outlined how the support aligns with our community wide application of PBS.
The response also demonstrated a thorough process is in place to support staff and those
they support ensuring safegaurding compliance. It is evident that there are clear processes
which assess and manage the associated risks and ensure that there is a good level of
support in place through supervision to ensure that staff are well supported. There is also a
dedicated team, training and support in place to ensure compliance with national legislation
and local policy as well as active engagement with MSCB to ensure that children, young
people, families/carers and staff are effectively safeguarded.
Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice (20%)
The provider outlined demonstratable experience of triaging, assessing and supporting high
demand with clear communication channels for patients. The service are felxible during
school holidays, outlining a clear understanding of patient’s priorities and utilising time
effectively to ensure wait times do not increase as a result of this. The response also outlines
the services ability to adapt to high demand periods alongside managing risks and
safeguarding concerns.
Also evidenced is clear communication to manage expectations and next steps as well as
signposting to support while waiting to received support, in additional to providing case
continuity where possible to enhance relationship development. The service evidenced how
they use holistic assessment to ensure a needs led approach rather than
service/diagnostic/pathway led approach, which aligns with the THRIVE framework as well
as evidencing good use of partnership working with the referrer through shared care plans
where able to do so which is a valuable asset. The response also outlines good use of theme
identification to provide proactive preventive support, aligning with the THRIVE framework.
Social Value (5%)
The provider has set out social value commitments in accordance with the Council’s Social
Value requirements.
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Value (25%)
The provider confirmed delivery of the service within the financial envelope.
No Conflicts of Interest
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This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.
Date of contract award - 10/04/25
Dates service to be provided - 01/04/2025 to 31/03/2026
Lifetime Value of the contract - £256027.50
There were No Conflicts of interest.