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Public Mental Wellbeing Programme

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Sep 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Public Mental Wellbeing Programme was initiated by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council, aiming to enhance mental health services across the borough. This open procedure, classified under the health services category, encompasses three main objectives: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training and Engagement, Men's Mental Wellbeing Service, and Community Bereavement Support Service for Adults and Children and Young People. The contract period starts on 1st October 2025 and extends until 31st March 2028, with the potential for a 54-month extension subject to performance and funding availability. The procurement, conducted in the active stage, took place in Blackburn, United Kingdom, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents significant opportunities for companies specialising in mental health, community engagement, and support services, particularly those experienced in delivering educational and preventive solutions. Service providers such as SPRING NORTH LTD, which focus on regional health improvement initiatives, and organisations that can empower communities through targeted wellbeing services could find substantial business growth avenues within this contract. Businesses adept at engaging with local populations, enhancing mental health awareness, and providing accessible support services will likely excel in fulfilling the demands of this high-impact community-focused programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Mental Wellbeing Programme

Notice Description

Public Mental Wellbeing Programme - Lot 1: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training and Engagement; Lot 2: Men's Mental Wellbeing Service; Lot 3: Community Bereavement Support Service for Adults and Children and Young People. The mental health of the residents of Blackburn with Darwen has a significant impact on it as a place. Having good mental health and wellbeing allows individuals to be prosperous, to contribute to the economy, to play a part in their communities and ultimately to be happier and healthier. It is associated with a range of better outcomes for people of all ages and backgrounds. Improving mental health and wellbeing is a key priority for all the health and care organisations in the borough. For Lot 1, the overall aim of this service is to reduce stigma and improve knowledge and understanding around mental health, mental wellbeing and suicide prevention across Blackburn with Darwen, using training and learning as a mechanism to do this. For Lot 2, the overall aim of this service is to empower men across the life course to lead healthier, more resilient lives enabling them to contribute meaningfully to stronger families, workplaces and communities in Blackburn with Darwen, through engagement in hyper local activities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055308
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057410-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

RUGBY LEAGUE CARES

SPRING NORTH

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