Planning

(CT1461) Online Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Service for Children, Young People and Young Adults (Age 5-26)

  • City of Edinburgh Council

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-025099

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-048916

Published 8 August 2024, 4:40pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

City of Edinburgh Council

Waverley Court

Edinburgh

EH8 8BG

Contact

Jonathan Livingstone

Email

jonathan.livingstone@edinburgh.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1314693922

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspxD=AA00290

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

(CT1461) Online Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Service for Children, Young People and Young Adults (Age 5-26)

Reference number

CT1461

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

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.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £500,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85312320 - Counselling services
  • 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
  • 85000000 - Health and social work services
  • 48100000 - Industry specific software package
  • 48222000 - Web server software package

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance

Online service for City of Edinburgh Council.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

two.2.14) Additional information

Supplier are invited to complete an online survey questionnaire at https://forms.office.com/e/XxfCGxe97e

(no registration is required)

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

1 April 2025


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Suppliers are invited to complete an online survey questionnaire at:

https://forms.office.com/e/XxfCGxe97e

(no registration is required)

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=774823.

(SC Ref:774823)