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    ContractsMental Health and Therapeutic Support Services for Children in Care
    Awarded contract

    Mental Health and Therapeutic Support Services for Children in Care

    Awarded
    £2.8m
    Published 19 Aug 2026

    Suffolk County Council is sourcing therapeutic and mental health service providers to support the emotional and psychological wellbeing of children in care throughout Suffolk and surrounding areas.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· East of EnglandPublished 19 Aug 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £2.8m
    Published 19 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £2,804,546
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Social Care
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      East of England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • NS
      NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    19 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Suffolk County Council is seeking qualified providers to deliver therapeutic support and mental health services for children in care across Suffolk and surrounding areas. Services should include evidence-based mental health assessments, counseling, trauma-informed therapy, and emotional wellbeing support tailored to vulnerable children within the care system. Providers must demonstrate expertise in child psychology, child safeguarding, and experience working with looked-after children. The contract encompasses direct service delivery, liaison with social workers and carers, and contributions to care planning. Suppliers should outline their qualifications, staff experience, service delivery models, and capacity to meet the mental health needs of this vulnerable population.

    Track record

    9 awards · 8 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In this category, SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL has awarded 9 contracts to 8 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST2× · 22%
    2. SUFFOLK FAMILY CARERS LIMITED1× · 11%
    3. Intuitive Thinking Skills Ltd1× · 11%
    4. ATHENA CARE HOMES (UK) LIMITED1× · 11%
    5. Turning Point Services1× · 11%
    6. MORAR PAGHAM LTD1× · 11%

    +2 more suppliers

    Across this category, the most active winners are CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, Roche Diagnostics Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06e805

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    SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
    Sector
    Social Care