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Severe Mental Health Illness (SMI) and Mental Health Inequalities Project

North Northamptonshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 14:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 18:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the Severe Mental Health Illness (SMI) and Mental Health Inequalities Project, focused on delivering a community-driven programme addressing mental health disparities. The contract, awarded on 16th March 2026 to JP Primary Care Consulting, encompasses activities such as awareness raising, culturally competent engagement, and collaboration with local partners. The project, categorised under health and social work services, covers multiple Lots, with activities centred around geographical region UKF25, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was open, below threshold competition, overseen by the contracting authority situated at The Corby Cube, Corby.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and enterprises specialising in health and social work services. Businesses focusing on mental health awareness, capacity building, and addressing health inequalities will find these Lots favourable, with a contract term lasting until 15th March 2027. With a substantial budget allocated across the programme's three Lots, there is a significant incentive for qualified suppliers who can exhibit excellence in service delivery, conciliating quality and price. The award criteria prioritise a 70% emphasis on quality, thereby encouraging innovative approaches and expertise in mental health engagement strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Severe Mental Health Illness (SMI) and Mental Health Inequalities Project

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council has awarded the design and delivery of a community focused programme that addresses mental health inequalities, with specific emphasis on improving outcomes for people living with Severe Mental Illness (SMI). The programme is structured into three Lots and will include activities such as awareness raising, culturally competent engagement, capacity building, resource development, signposting, and collaboration with local partners (direct delivery of health checks or formal referral management is excluded). Lots: * Lot 1: Mental Health Awareness and Early Access * Lot 2: Understanding SMI and Physical Health * Lot 3: Reducing Inequalities in Access and Uptake

Lot Information

Mental Health Awareness and Early Access

The Supplier will deliver a community-based programme focused on reducing mental health inequalities, improving awareness, access, and engagement among individuals with SMI and other groups experiencing the greatest health inequalities. Delivery must be evidence-based, culturally competent, and aligned with local priorities.

Understanding SMI and Physical Health

Building on initiatives to develop a system approach to strengthen understanding of SMI and wider mental health illness and its link to poor physical health, encouraging engagement with preventative healthcare and lifestyle services and bridging the gap between primary care and lifestyle services.

Reducing Inequalities in Access and uptake

Targeted approaches to improve awareness and uptake of SMI Health Checks, particularly among underrepresented groups.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06041d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023590-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Northamptonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Corby West
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JP Primary Care Consulting

Further Information

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