Children's Mental Health Schools Platform Sunderland & South Tyneside

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has undertaken a procurement process to deliver a "Children's Mental Health Schools Platform" service within Sunderland and South Tyneside, classified under the health and social work services industry category. The procurement, initially initiated through a tender process with legal backing from the EU Directive 2014/24/EU, progressed to the award stage. The contract, valued at £127,500, was awarded to Streamliners UK and is set to commence on 1 April 2025 and end on 30 September 2026, following a six-month extension under Regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

This project aims to support children and young people's mental health through the development of local pathways that facilitate early intervention strategies, focusing on involving families in decision-making and ensuring timely access to care. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in software package and information systems, particularly those experienced in developing platforms supporting educational and health frameworks. Businesses skilled in providing solutions for early intervention in mental health and those capable of facilitating collaboration between schools and various local system partners are well-suited to compete.

The involvement of a body governed by public law, such as the NHS, signifies potential for continuing partnership opportunities and a stable contractual relationship, making it a lucrative prospect for suppliers in the related sectors looking to expand their footprint in public healthcare and educational initiatives.