CPH157 Children and Young People’s Social Prescribing and Youth Outreach - CYP Mental Health and Wellbeing
Derbyshire County CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
1 July 2026
Published
9 April 2026
Type
Not specified
Description
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This is a contract for organisations to deliver social prescribing services and youth outreach programmes focused on children and young people's mental health and wellbeing. The buyer (likely a local authority or NHS commissioner) wants providers to connect young people to community activities and support to improve their mental health, rather than only using medical interventions.
Requirements
- Must be able to deliver social prescribing services specifically for children and young people
- Must have experience in youth outreach and engagement
- Must demonstrate understanding of children and young people's mental health and wellbeing
- Must be able to connect young people to community-based activities and support
- Likely to require safeguarding qualifications and DBS clearance for staff (standard for CYP work)
- Check full tender documents for specific accreditations, insurance requirements, and staff training standards
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Identify and assess children and young people who would benefit from social prescribing
- Create personalised support plans linking young people to relevant community activities and services
- Conduct youth outreach to engage hard-to-reach young people
- Build relationships with local community organisations, activities, and services to create a referral network
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of social prescribing on mental health and wellbeing outcomes
- Provide support and navigation to young people to help them access recommended activities
- Produce regular reports on service uptake, outcomes, and feedback from young people
How to Read This Tender
- 1Social prescribing is not medicine — it means connecting people to activities (arts, sports, volunteering, support groups) that improve wellbeing. Understand this model before bidding.
- 2Look for the 'Specification' or 'Service Requirements' section in full documents — this will detail exactly who you need to reach (age range, which young people), how many, and what outcomes are expected.
- 3Check the 'Quality and Performance Metrics' section carefully — commissioners will measure you on outcomes like improved mental health scores, young people's satisfaction, and how many complete their prescribed activities.
- 4Youth outreach means going into schools, youth clubs, and community spaces, not waiting for referrals. Budget for staff travel and flexible working hours.
- 5Safeguarding is non-negotiable in children's services — expect detailed questions about staff vetting, training, and child protection policies during evaluation.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Consider partnering with a larger organisation or health provider if you lack existing relationships with schools and community groups — social prescribing relies on a strong local referral network, which takes time to build.
- Emphasise any experience with vulnerable or hard-to-reach young people (those not in education, LGBTQ+ youth, young carers, etc.) as this is highly valued by commissioners.
- Social value and community benefit often score well in these tenders — clearly explain how your local team, volunteer opportunities, and community partnerships create additional benefit beyond the core service.
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Matchtech Group (UK) Ltd
6 contracts wonlatest 29 Apr 2026ends 30 Sept 2026£316,703
total awarded
- 2
Green Destinations Ltd
3 contracts wonlatest 12 Jun 2026ends 31 Jul 2028£288,510
total awarded
- 3
University Of Derby - Research & Knowledge Exchange
2 contracts wonlatest 28 Jul 2026ends 31 Aug 2031£54,000
total awarded
- 4
Holcim UK Ltd
2 contracts wonlatest 21 May 2026ends 31 Jul 2026£631,244
total awarded
- 5
AR Travel
1 contract wonlatest 6 Aug 2026ends 31 Aug 2028£98,704
total awarded
Matchtech Group (UK) Ltd is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Derbyshire County CouncilKey Dates
Published
9 April 2026
Submission deadline
1 July 2026
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