Award

HH242-24-TW21 Provision of DBI Services

NHS HIGHLAND

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AwardUpdate

10 Oct 2025 at 00:00

Award

12 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by NHS Highland, located in Inverness, focuses on the provision of Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) services, under the title "HH242-24-TW21 Provision of DBI Services". The contract, valued at £140,000, covers service delivery in the UKM6 and UKM63 regions from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement method employed is limited, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons. Key documents relating to this contract update were published as of 10th October 2025. The procurement stage is the Award stage, with the contract already being active since 1st April 2024 and signed on 17th January 2025, indicating a follow-up to previous planning stages captured in contract notices.

This opportunity is markedly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises in the healthcare services industry, particularly those with an emphasis on mental health services. Change Mental Health, an SME supplier based in Edinburgh, exemplifies a successful bidder in this process, showcasing the potential growth and expansion opportunities for similar businesses keen on providing specialized health interventions. The absence of competitive bids from other SMEs highlights an open space for providers with tailored expertise in delivering DBI services in the geographic scope defined by NHS Highland. The coordinated procurement environment provides opportunities for businesses capable of addressing specific technical requirements and regional service needs.

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Notice Title

HH242-24-TW21 Provision of DBI Services

Notice Description

Provision of DBI Services

Procurement Information

Provision of DBI services in 2024/25

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807926
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541200
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80522000 - Training seminars

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nhsh.tenders@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

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, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

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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