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The Provision of Community Based Mental Health Services Incorporating Distress Brief Intervention Services Level 2

Renfrewshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Oct 2026 at 12:52

Tender Notice
Planning

26 Jun 2026 at 10:52

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council, working with Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership, sought a provider for community-based mental health support in Renfrewshire for people aged over 16 experiencing stress or distress. The service combines three elements: Level 2 Distress Brief Intervention, counselling and therapeutic support, and group-based support and wellbeing activities. It is intended to help people manage current episodes and build tools to prevent or manage future difficulties. The intended outcomes include improved mental health and emotional wellbeing, greater resilience and self-management, less isolation, stronger community connections, and support for personal recovery and independence. The service also aims to encourage early intervention and reduce reliance on more intensive statutory or specialist mental health support.

The Council invited offers through a single-lot open procedure, with electronic submissions. The tender deadline was 9 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The contract is planned for two years, with two possible extensions of up to 12 months each. Evaluation is based entirely on quality; price is assessed on a pass/fail basis. The Council says the current provider’s staff may transfer under TUPE. The contract includes community benefit commitments: bidders must offer benefits totalling at least 50 Community Benefit Points. The published procedure information also provides for contract modifications under the applicable Scottish procurement regulations.

This opportunity suits organisations able to deliver community mental health services for adults, including brief intervention, counselling or therapeutic support, and group wellbeing activities. Bidders need to evidence relevant experience delivering similar services, with appropriately qualified and trained staff, and provide a signed health and safety policy with sample risk assessments. Required insurance includes employer’s liability, public liability and professional indemnity cover; business motor insurance evidence is needed where vehicles are used. The Council assesses financial stability, normally using a Dun and Bradstreet Failure Score, with audited accounts or other information available for review where the score is low or unavailable. Suppliers must pass the Council’s cyber security assessment and commit to community benefits. TUPE may affect staffing arrangements because a provider is already delivering the service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Community Based Mental Health Services Incorporating Distress Brief Intervention Services Level 2

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Council/Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (RHSCP) are seeking a Provider to deliver a community based mental health service for adults aged over 16 in Renfrewshire experiencing stress and distress in their mental health. This will include the three following components to support and manage their current episode of stress and distress and provide the tools to prevent and manage future episodes: 1. Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) Services Level 2 2. Counselling and Therapeutic Support 3. Group-Based Support and Wellbeing Activities The outcomes the Council/RHSCP wish to see evidenced for people supported via this Service are as follows: - Improvement in mental health and emotional wellbeing; - Increased resilience, confidence, and self-management skills; - Reduction in social isolation and loneliness; - Strengthened social support networks and community connectedness; - Enablement of individuals to achieve personal recovery goals and improve quality of life; - Promotion of early intervention and prevention, reducing the need for more intensive statutory and specialist mental health services; - Supporting people to maintain independence and participate fully in their communities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Tender Procedure shall be conducted in accordance with an above Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) Threshold as an Open procedure relating to Services under Chapter 3 Section 7 Social and Other Specific Services of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Additional information: The Contract Period will be for 2 years with the Council option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months on two occasions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bdd8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095655-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Renfrewshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

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