Tender: Social Prescribing and Youth Mental Health Outreach for Children and Young People – Derbyshire (excluding Derby City)

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Derbyshire County Council is seeking providers to deliver social prescribing (Lot 1) and youth outreach (Lot 2) services that support the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people in Derbyshire (excluding Derby City). The services will provide community-based early engagement and preventative support that builds trust, improves self-esteem and confidence, and complements existing youth and early help services as part of the wider emotional wellbeing system. Bidders may apply as a single organisation, consortium, or lead provider with subcontractors or partners and can bid for one or both Lots. Services start 01 April 2027 for an initial three-year term to 31 March 2030 with two optional 12-month extensions (3+1+1) up to a maximum of five years, and there is a mobilisation period from early December until contract commencement. The countywide financial envelope is £4.0 million over five years for Lot 1 and £2.5 million over five years for Lot 2. Prospective providers should note the contract may be novated or modified in relation to the Local Government Reorganisation expected in April 2028, with changes managed under the Procurement Act 2023 and contract provisions.