Emotional Wellbeing Service - Children We Care for and Care Experience Young People

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated an open tender process for the "Emotional Wellbeing Service – Children We Care for and Care Experience Young People" to be delivered from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with an option to extend until 31 March 2031. The service aims to provide mental health and wellbeing support for children in care and care-experienced young people, with services offered across the Sandwell Borough and up to a 20-mile radius. Key procurement dates include a submission deadline on 13 March 2026, followed by an awarding period ending on 16 March 2026.

5 million, this contract falls under the health and social work services category, incorporating associated guidance and counselling, administrative, and community health services. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for service providers specialising in mental health and social services, particularly those experienced in delivering therapeutic interventions for vulnerable young populations. Companies with expertise in emotional wellbeing support and digital service delivery, capable of adhering to performance indicators and achieving measurable outcomes, are well-positioned to compete.

The open procurement method allows any qualifying supplier to submit a bid, providing an inclusive platform for both established and emerging providers to offer innovative solutions that align with the council's goals of improving placement stability and long-term outcomes for young people.