Published date: 23 November 2023

This notice was replaced on 7 May 2024

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 7 May 2024)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Guidance and counselling services - 85312300

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£3,255

Procurement reference

CHEAST001-DN700637-76993481

Published date

23 November 2023

Closing date

2 January 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Cheshire East Council is seeking to appoint providers for the delivery of the Healthy Young Minds (HYM) service. The service aims to offer secure, sustainable support to all children and young people who may need help or advice in order to achieve good emotional wellbeing.

The service will bring together colleagues from early years, education, health and the voluntary sector to support children, families and professionals, in Cheshire East, in their efforts to improve mental health outcomes.

The service will include children, young people aged 0-19 (up to 25 for SEND) and their families who reside or attend school in borough of Cheshire East.

The Provider[s] will ensure the service delivery model encompasses:
• Direct delivery of therapeutic interventions
• Support for schools to implement evidence-based tools and resources
• Infrastructure and alliance development
• A simple, accessible referral pathway to support CYP and their families

The service will consist of 4 lots (bidders may apply for max. 2 lots)
1. Therapeutic Intervention Delivery - North (Macclesfield N & S, Wilmslow & Knutsford)
2. Therapeutic Intervention Delivery - Central (Congleton, Sandbach, Alsager & Middlewich)
3. Therapeutic Intervention Delivery - South (Crewe N & S, Nantwich & Rural)
4. Infrastructure Development Lead - borough wide

The contract is for an initial term of 60 months with 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Full details of the service requirements are detailed in the specification that is attached to the project.

Bidders should express an interest in this opportunity and download all of the attached
documentation from the Chest system www.the-chest.org.uk reference DN700637

About the buyer

Contact name

Emma Harris

Address

Westfields
Middlewich Road
Sandbach
CW11 1HZ
England

Email

emma.harris@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Website

http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/