PSR/CMH039 Targeted Youth Support

Provision of targeted mental health support services for children and young people.

The Authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The Service aims to:

1. Reduce hospital admissions for young people in Somerset who have attempted suicide, have self-injured, or have varying levels of emotional distress.

2. Work with young people in a trusting relationship to enable them to make informed decisions for alleviating their mental health issues and improving overall wellbeing.

3. Support young people to work towards a sustainable level of self-advocacy.

4. Provide young people with a trusted adult and a safe space to talk.

5. Engage young people in a variety of activities, that will lead to conversation around ways forward for them.

6. Work closely with CAMHS Liaison and other agencies to ensure young people are receiving the best possible support, and can be escalated should their emotional distress increase further.

Contract start date: 1 April 2024

Contract end date: 31 March 2027

Option to extend by 2 x 12-month periods to 31 March 2029.

Total contract value (inc extensions): £675,000