Children and Young People's Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service in Staffordshire

The public procurement process for the "Children and Young People's Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service in Staffordshire" has been completed. This initiative, led by Staffordshire County Council in partnership with the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board, focuses on delivering health services aimed at improving the emotional and mental health of children and young people in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

The contract, valued at GBP 3,888,640, has been awarded to Changes Health and Wellbeing, a supplier recognised as a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) and a voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE). The service will commence on 1st April 2025 and continues until 31st March 2029. This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs focused on health services, particularly those with expertise in early intervention and prevention models.

With a contract period spanning four years, businesses aiming to specialise in community health and wellbeing services or those looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector health services will find this contract beneficial. The opportunity calls for firms well-versed in evidence-based practices and capable of delivering interventions that support children and young people's mental health. Such an award not only contributes to business growth by increasing the client base and securing long-term revenue but also enhances the business's reputation in delivering impactful social services.