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HH242-25-TW36 Distress Brief Intervention

NHS HIGHLAND

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15 Apr 2026 at 13:04

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26 Feb 2026 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland has awarded the Distress Brief Intervention service contract for delivery across North Highland and Argyll and Bute to Change Mental Health Ltd. This procurement, classified under health and social work services, aims to offer improved coordination and response to individuals in distress, targeting those aged 16 and above. The contract, agreed initially for two years starting from 1 April 2026, may be extended for up to an additional three years. NHS Highland, located in Inverness, UK, has opted for a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons and an absence of suitable competitors. Key contractual dates include the signing on 6 April 2026, and the substantial contract value recorded at £1,630,113.88 GBP.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in delivering compassionate and coordinated responses to individuals experiencing distress. Organisations capable of inter-agency collaboration and community support integration will be well-positioned to benefit from potential contract extensions and additional service provisions. Given the specific nature and existing provider experience, competing businesses would require a strong understanding of the Distress Brief Intervention programme and the capability for technical delivery. The focus on regional service delivery suggests potential for local engagement and expansion within the Highland area.

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Notice Title

HH242-25-TW36 Distress Brief Intervention

Notice Description

NHS Highland requires the provision of Distress Brief Intervention services across North Highland and Argyll and Bute

Lot Information

Lot 1

The overarching aim of the Distress Brief Intervention programme is to provide a framework for improved inter agency co-ordination, collaboration and co-operation across a wide range of care settings, interventions and community supports, towards the shared goal of providing a compassionate and effective response to people in distress improving experience and outcomes for those experiencing distress and those providing support. Additional information: The contract agreement shall be for two years from 01/04/26 to 31/03/2028 with an option to extend for up to a further 36 months.

Options: This Contract shall have the ability to add additional service provision and additional pathways to enable future flexibility if additional funding is made available.

Procurement Information

The current provider has been delivering DBI since its inception in 2016, when Highland was a pilot site. Highland have received all the training and been heavily supported with DBI central as has Argyll and Bute. No other service provider in Highland and Argyll and Bute could continue this contract without significant investment for training and expansion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034244-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,237,613 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHANGE MENTAL HEALTH

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