Birmingham Virtual School Mental Health and Emotional Well-being Service
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The Birmingham City Council is embarking on a planning phase for the future procurement of a Mental Health and Emotional Well-being Service specifically targeted at the Birmingham Virtual School. The primary objective of this exercise is to explore market interest and evaluate the feasibility for forthcoming procurement processes. This project is under the CPV classification of welfare services for children and young people, with counselling services being an additional focus.
The initiative is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement deadline set for 11th November 2025. The anticipated contract commencement date is April 2026, and it will cover a term of three years, with a potential extension of one year. The services are intended to operate within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.
This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, interested in tendering for services with a focus on children's welfare and counselling. Organisations with expertise in mental health support, educational transition assistance, and emotional well-being services can leverage this opportunity to expand their operations and make impactful contributions to the community. The procurement process encourages flexibility, accountability, and high-quality service offerings, making it ideal for businesses that can tailor solutions to individual needs and maintain rigorous standards in service delivery.
The Council's initiative promises regular evaluations and stakeholder feedback, fostering an environment ripe for continuous improvement and innovation.
Birmingham City Council is conducting a Soft Market Testing exercise to explore the potential procurement of Mental Health and Emotional Well-being Services for Birmingham Virtual School (BVS). This is an exploratory exercise to assess market interest, capacity, and viability for future commissioning. Participation is voluntary and will not affect eligibility for future procurement.
Birmingham Virtual School supports the educational progress of Children in Care (CIC), Previously Looked-After Children (PLAC), and Children with a Social Worker (CWSW). The school operates strategically, working with professionals and families to ensure children known to social care receive appropriate educational and emotional support. Key Principles
- Empowerment: Children and families involved in planning
- Flexibility: Tailored services to individual needs
- Quality & Safety: High standards and safeguarding compliance
- Accountability: Transparent service delivery and financial practices
- Monitoring: Regular evaluation and stakeholder feedback Support should enable young people to:
- manage exam stress and perform confidently
- transition smoothly into new school environments
- and maintain emotional wellbeing and positive educational engagement The estimated contract start date is April 2026 for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 1 year Please complete the Expression of Interest questionnaire via the following link: forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx Deadline for Submission is Tuesday 11th November 2025 All communications must be made via the Council's e-tendering system In-tend www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Please do not contact Council Officers directly.
For technical support: cps@birmingham.gov.uk All information shared during this SMT will be treated confidentially and used solely to inform future commissioning decisions.
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