Scope
Reference
CPH157
Description
PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT Wednesday 18/03/2026
The Council is seeking to engage with partners and organisations to gather information and explore potential models for Children and Young People Social Prescribing and Youth Outreach Mental Health Services to to strengthen mental health support for children and young people across Derbyshire.
On the 10/02/2026 we invited the market to complete a survey and attend an in-person event on Wednesday 18th March 10am - 12pm at Parkwood Centre, Alfreton Park, Wingfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire , DE55 7AL.
The purpose of this event will be to give an overview of the proposals, give feedback from the survey results so far, and to discuss in more detail some of the considerations.
If you wish to attend the event please email gemma.ashby@derbyshire.gov.uk, with company and attendee details. This is to help us plan and manage the session.
DCC will be open to bids from consortia with a lead provider or sole providers who can demonstrate how they would deliver the contract across the county footprint (excluding Derby City).
The contract length currently under consideration will be for an initial 3 years from 01 April 2027, with the option to extend for further 2 periods of twelve months (+1+1). The funding for the model is allocated in the region £1.3 million per annum. This will be finalised ahead of any procurement.
Total value (estimated)
- £6,500,000 excluding VAT
- £7,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
18 March 2026
Engagement process description
PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT Wednesday 18/03/2026
The Council is seeking to engage with partners and organisations to gather information and explore potential models for Children and Young People Social Prescribing and Youth Outreach Mental Health Services to to strengthen mental health support for children and young people across Derbyshire.
On the 10/02/2026 we invited the market to complete a survey and attend an in-person event on Wednesday 18th March 10am - 12pm at Parkwood Centre, Alfreton Park, Wingfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire , DE55 7AL.
The purpose of this event will be to give an overview of the proposals, give feedback from the survey results so far, and to discuss in more detail some of the considerations.
If you wish to attend the event please email gemma.ashby@derbyshire.gov.uk, with company and attendee details. This is to help us plan and manage the session.
DCC will be open to bids from consortia with a lead provider or sole providers who can demonstrate how they would deliver the contract across the county footprint (excluding Derby City).
The contract length currently under consideration will be for an initial 3 years from 01 April 2027, with the option to extend for further 2 periods of twelve months (+1+1). The funding for the model is allocated in the region £1.3 million per annum. This will be finalised ahead of any procurement.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
7 July 2026
Contracting authority
Derbyshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWZQ-2162-JJQL
County Hall
Matlock
DE4 3AG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Miss Caroline May
Region: UKF13 - South and West Derbyshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government