Birmingham Virtual School Mental Health and Emotional Well-being Service

Description

Birmingham City Council is conducting a Soft Market Testing exercise to explore the potential procurement of Mental Health and Emotional Well-being Services for Birmingham Virtual School (BVS). This is an exploratory exercise to assess market interest, capacity, and viability for future commissioning. Participation is voluntary and will not affect eligibility for future procurement. Background Birmingham Virtual School supports the educational progress of Children in Care (CIC), Previously Looked-After Children (PLAC), and Children with a Social Worker (CWSW). The school operates strategically, working with professionals and families to ensure children known to social care receive appropriate educational and emotional support. Key Principles • Empowerment: Children and families involved in planning • Flexibility: Tailored services to individual needs • Quality & Safety: High standards and safeguarding compliance • Accountability: Transparent service delivery and financial practices • Monitoring: Regular evaluation and stakeholder feedback Key Outcomes Support should enable young people to: • manage exam stress and perform confidently • transition smoothly into new school environments • and maintain emotional wellbeing and positive educational engagement Contract Details Estimated Annual Value: £200,000 Minimum Provider Turnover: £400,000/year The estimated contract start date is April 2026 for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 1 year