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Community Link Worker and Distress Brief Intervention Services

West Lothian Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Oct 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council has completed the procurement process for the "Community Link Worker and Distress Brief Intervention Services" as of 31st March 2025. The contract, valued at £3,172,000, aims to support adults in West Lothian with mild to moderate mental health issues and those experiencing psychological distress. This service is significant in the health industry category, covering the region UKM78. The open procurement procedure was used for this service-related contract, which began with the tender process and recently concluded with the award stage. The contract was awarded to SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health), an SME from Glasgow. Key contacts and addresses are provided for West Lothian Council, the overseeing body, located at West Lothian Civic Centre, Livingston.

This tender represents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health support services, particularly those with experience in delivering Community Link Worker services or Distress Brief Intervention Services. The contract requires businesses to demonstrate financial stability and the capacity to manage a high-quality service under public sector regulations. Companies in the healthcare sector, especially those capable of supporting community benefits and aligning with economic, social, and environmental objectives, will find this opportunity fitting. The framework ensures participation in developing skills, training, and employment initiatives, offering an avenue for contributing to local community welfare while expanding business impact within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Link Worker and Distress Brief Intervention Services

Notice Description

The aim of the Services / Contract is to deliver appropriate support to adults residing in West Lothian who have mild to moderate mental health problems, as well as those in acute psychological distress (the DBI part of the service). Individuals will be supported to identify personal outcomes and priorities and will be provided with specialist advice on a range of issues; this may involve signposting to other social or clinical services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the Services / Contract is to deliver appropriate support to adults residing in West Lothian who have mild to moderate mental health problems, as well as those in acute psychological distress (the DBI part of the service). Individuals will be supported to identify personal outcomes and priorities and will be provided with specialist advice on a range of issues; this may involve signposting to other social or clinical services. By continuing to provide such a service in West Lothian, it is anticipated that there will be a reduction in the number of contacts that an individual has with their GP, or that the service will act as an alternative to the individual seeking support from their GP. The Service will continue to be delivered from the Community Wellbeing Hubs (located in Bathgate and Livingston), and other venues as appropriate .. Full breakdown of technical criteria weighting can be found within the technical envelope. The quality criteria will be scored out of 100 and tenderers will receive a pro-rated score out of 90.

Renewal: Subject to satisfactory operation and performance, West Lothian Council will have the option to extend by up to a further 2 x 12 month periods. Any period of extension will be at the discretion of the council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000779904
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529234
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£3,171,669 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,172,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health)

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515795
    Community Link Worker and Distress Brief Intervention Services - The aim of the Services / Contract is to deliver appropriate support to adults residing in West Lothian who have mild to moderate mental health problems, as well as those in acute psychological distress (the DBI part of the service). Individuals will be supported to identify personal outcomes and priorities and will be provided with specialist advice on a range of issues; this may involve signposting to other social or clinical services.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529234
    Community Link Worker and Distress Brief Intervention Services - The aim of the Services / Contract is to deliver appropriate support to adults residing in West Lothian who have mild to moderate mental health problems, as well as those in acute psychological distress (the DBI part of the service). Individuals will be supported to identify personal outcomes and priorities and will be provided with specialist advice on a range of issues; this may involve signposting to other social or clinical services.

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