Community Wellbeing Service to NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board

NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB) intends to award a contract to Young Somerset to deliver a Community Wellbeing Service which is tailored for children and young people aged 5-18 living in Somerset or registered with a Somerset GP. The Community Wellbeing Service aims to enhance the mental and emotional health of children and young people within the community through various objectives: • Early Intervention and Prevention: Identifying and addressing issues at their onset to prevent escalation. • Promoting Mental Health: Providing resources and support to bolster emotional wellbeing. • Supporting Families: Offering guidance to families to support their children and young people. • Social Inclusion: Encouraging participation in community activities to reduce isolation and foster a sense of belonging. • Safety and Protection: Safeguarding children from harm. • Advocacy and Empowerment: Empowering children and young people to voice their needs and concerns. • Collaboration and Networking: Building partnerships with other services to create a holistic support network. • Health Inequalities: Recognizing and respecting diverse backgrounds and cultures. • Outcome Measurement and Evaluation: Continuously monitoring and assessing the impact of services to ensure they meet the needs of children, young people and families. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process. The contract term is for 3 years with an optional extension of any period up to 2 years, with service commencement on the 1st July 2025. This contract is for an existing service. This contract is awarded to an existing provider. The dates between which the services are intended to be provided, are 1st July 2025 - 30th June 2030 including extensions. The contract value is £783,000 per annum giving a contract value of £2,349,000 for the initial contract period and £3,915,000 if the full extension period is adopted. The procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.