Scope
Reference
DN778595
Description
This service is for children and young people aged 5-18 years (up until their 19th Birthday) and up to 25 years for those with special educational needs (and already in treatment or awaiting treatment) or who are care leavers (and who meet the criteria of the service).
The service will provide a range of support for children and young people in relation to their emotional wellbeing needs such as:
• Evidence based interventions
• Workshops
• Parenting and peer support
• Digital offer
• Traumatic Bereavement support
• LGBTQIA+ support
• Care Leavers support
• Positive Behaviour Support
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care services (provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.
Total value (estimated)
- £16,846,297 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2042
- 16 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract has a 1 x 5 year and 2 x 3 year extension options.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKJ41 - Medway
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Providers must complete standard Selection Questionnaire.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Providers must complete standard Selection Questionnaire.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
25 July 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
15 August 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk - All documents and correspondence will go through this address.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Quality, Innovation, Integration, Improving Access, Social Value | Quality |
| Price | Price |
Weighting description
25% - Price
70% - Quality
5% - Social Value
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Medway Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWYH-3898-LDQR
Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road
Chatham
ME4 4TR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mr Graham Thomas1
Email: graham.thomas1@medway.gov.uk
Website: http://www.medway.gov.uk/.
Region: UKJ41 - Medway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government