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# VCSE Led Mental Health Recovery and Prevention Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/vcse-led-mental-health-recovery-and-prevention-services-ocds-h6vhtk-066622). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Kent County Council: "VCSE Led Mental Health Recovery and Prevention Services". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Kent County Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/kent-county-council-ons-e10000016)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Community health services
- **Delivery Location:** UKJ4
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-066622`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/vcse-led-mental-health-recovery-and-prevention-services-ocds-h6vhtk-066622#tl-md)

## Description
Market Engagement Notice VCSE Led Mental Health Recovery and Prevention Services (currently known as Live Well Kent and Medway) Authority: Kent County Council Registration Form: https://forms.office.com/e/SiajERRCzJ Contact: keri.spring@kent.gov.uk Kent County Council (KCC) is inviting organisations to take part in early market and stakeholder engagement for the future VCSE Led Mental Health Recovery and Prevention Services (currently known as Live Well Kent and Medway). These services aim to aid recovery and prevent relapse, improve health and social care outcomes for individuals with poor mental health and wellbeing, prevent suicide, reduce the stigma of mental illness and reduce or delay the need for additional care and support. Please be advised that this is not a call for competition and should not be perceived as an intention to procure services. The aim of these events is to only gather insights/intelligence, which will be used to inform future service delivery. About the service: The vision for Live Well Kent & Medway is to keep people well and provide a holistic offer of support for individuals living with and without a mental health diagnosis, in line with national and local guidance and protocols. The service supports people with both a Common Mental Illness (CMI) and Serious Mental Illness (SMI) to prevent escalation of need and also provide support as part of their recovery journey. The service aims to: •support recovery and prevent relapse •improve emotional wellbeing and daily living •reduce suicide risk •build social connection •reduce or delay the need for higher level support •improve access and equity across Kent and Medway Interest is welcomed from VCSE organisations, mental health and wellbeing providers, community groups, digital providers, and others who can contribute to preventative, community based, recovery focused support, predominantly for people 17+. Engagement events (all virtual): We will be hosting four virtual sessions, each covering the same content. •Virtual Session 1: 21 April 2026 / 13:30 •Virtual Session 2: 22 April 2026 / 9:30 •Virtual Session 3: 23 April 2026 / 13:30 •Virtual Session 4: 24 April 2026 / 9:30 How to register: Interested organisations must complete the Registration Form (link below) by midday (12 noon) 16 April 2026. https://forms.office.com/e/SiajERRCzJ The council may cancel events if there is little or no response on a particular date. Please ensure that you have registered using the link provided. What we’ll cover Each session will include a short overview of the current service and a summary of county level population needs. After this, we will invite participants to share feedback using Mentimeter on the following areas: •vision and future direction •needs and demand •outcomes and what “good” looks like •good practice and innovation •equity and inclusion •workforce and sustainability This will be a chance to hear the current picture and contribute ideas that can help shape a service tha...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/vcse-led-mental-health-recovery-and-prevention-services-ocds-h6vhtk-066622)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planned

- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Description:** Important information: This engagement is just an early conversation to help shape our thinking not a call for competition. No commercial decisions have been made yet, and anything we share at this stage may change. If a procurement process is needed...

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F021252-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-03-10T11:24:14.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T07:26:15.315Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-066622