Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Community Support

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract for the "Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Community Support" service, a comprehensive initiative aimed at delivering strengths-based and trauma-informed support to communities within the United Kingdom, specifically in the region UKE12. The procurement process followed an open procedure, catering to sub-central government needs for health and social work services, with an award value of £912,000 gross. Key dates include the notice publication on 12th December 2025, with the contract starting from 9th January 2026 and potentially extending until 31st March 2031.

The standstill period concludes on 23rd December 2025, prior to the service's commencement. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health and community support services to engage with a substantial public sector contract. With specified delivery across three tiers, businesses that focus on resilience building, independence recovery, and effective community engagement will find this contract aligns with their mission.

SMEs and VCSE organisations were highly represented among tenderers, suggesting that smaller entities with a focus on social impact are well-suited to compete. The open procedure promotes inclusivity, enabling diverse organisations to bid, fostering business growth through governmental collaboration.