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Tender

01 Feb 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council is procuring a "Mental Health Hub – Community Link Worker and Wellbeing Practitioner Service," aimed at supporting adults aged 18 to 65 with moderate mental health issues. This procurement falls under the services category and is currently in the tender stage. The contract has an estimated value of £823,000 and is expected to be active initially across two community hubs located in Livingston and Bathgate, as well as in all GP practices in West Lothian. The tender submission deadline is set for 11 March 2019, with the bid opening also scheduled on the same day.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health services, community health support, and holistic care solutions. Potential bidders should ideally have experience in similar service provision and must be registered with the Care Inspectorate to support adults with mental health problems. Companies that can demonstrate robust financial stability, hold relevant insurance coverages, and showcase past successful project implementations would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Title

Mental Health Hub - Community Link Worker and Wellbeing Practitioner Service

Notice Description

The establishment of a Community Link Worker and Wellbeing Practitioner Service will support adults (aged 18 to 65 years) with moderate Mental Health problems to manage their health and wellbeing. Support will be person-centred and delivered via two community hubs - one in the refurbished building in the grounds of St John Hospital in Livingston, and the other in Boghall Clinc in Bathgate, and in all GP Practices in West Lothian for a defined number of sessions per week. In the first instance, support will be available Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm, although this may alter depending on the demand for the service. Some out-of-hours work is likely. As this is a new Service, some flexibility of the Provider's part is expected.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will provide early intervention person-centred support through a Community Link Worker and Wellbeing Practitioner Service to adults (aged 18 to 65 years) with moderate Mental Health problems to assist them in managing their symptoms and improving their wellbeing. Support will be provided via two community hubs (in Bathgate and Livingston), and in all West Lothian GP Practices. The Services will act as an alternative to the individual seeking support from their GP. Services will be delivered through partnership working between Primary and Secondary Care Practitioners, and the Third Sector.

Renewal: The Authority will be able to extend the contract for a period of two twelve month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000572215
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB343948
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£823,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB343948
    Mental Health Hub - Community Link Worker and Wellbeing Practitioner Service - The establishment of a Community Link Worker and Wellbeing Practitioner Service will support adults (aged 18 to 65 years) with moderate Mental Health problems to manage their health and wellbeing. Support will be person-centred and delivered via two community hubs - one in the refurbished building in the grounds of St John Hospital in Livingston, and the other in Boghall Clinc in Bathgate, and in all GP Practices in West Lothian for a defined number of sessions per week. In the first instance, support will be available Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm, although this may alter depending on the demand for the service. Some out-of-hours work is likely. As this is a new Service, some flexibility of the Provider's part is expected.

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