Scope
Reference
CWC25144
Description
The City of Wolverhampton Council, in partnership with Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking a delivery partner(s) to provide the local Emotional Mental Health and Wellbeing (EMHWB) service. The EMHWB service will provide support to Children and Young People aged 5-18 years with mild to moderate emotional and mental health needs, extending up to age 25 for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or those who are care leavers.
The service will support a minimum of 1,800 Children and Young People annually.
The proposed contract term is an initial 3 years with 2 further optional 1 year extensions (3 + 1 + 1).
The contract is valued at £450,000 per annum.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,250,000 excluding VAT
- £2,700,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2029
- Possible extension to 31 October 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 2 optional 1 year extensions (total 2 years).
Therefore the full term is 3 + 1 + 1 (Maximum 5 years).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Conditions of participation are detailed in the ITT and e-procurement portal.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Conditions of participation are detailed in the ITT and e-procurement portal.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 March 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
27 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
29 May 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 3 February 2031
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 85% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| Equality, Diversity & Inclusion | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Wolverhampton City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVBV-7568-LBLL
Civic Centre, St Peter's Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1SH
United Kingdom
Region: UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government