MH-Veterans Mental Health & Wellbeing Pathway

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

24 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Planning

27 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, operating from Glasgow, is seeking a supplier for their "MH-Veterans Mental Health & Wellbeing Pathway" project, currently in the tender stage. This initiative, under the services category and specifically targeting "General public services," requires the establishment of a coordinated support network for veteran mental health across specified "spoke" locations in the UKM region. Key dates for interested parties include a tender submission deadline and award commencement on 29th July 2026. The procurement will be conducted through an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland portal. The tender emphasises integration with statutory services to provide robust mental health support pathways for veterans.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in veterans' support, healthcare network coordination, and community health initiatives. Companies with a focus on mental health service delivery, digital therapeutic interventions, and partnership development with third-sector organisations are well-suited to compete. The project demands suppliers capable of managing multi-layered support systems for veterans, and it supports business growth through the establishment of resilient local and regional service networks. The ability to fulfil financial and insurance requirements increases competitiveness in this open procurement.

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Notice Title

MH-Veterans Mental Health & Wellbeing Pathway

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver coordinated support to the 'spoke' locations outlined in the Specification. The successful supplier will be responsible for overseeing a connected network of services, ensuring clear and efficient referral pathways, and linking veterans to appropriate non-complex clinical and peer-support interventions. The service will also be expected to integrate effectively with relevant statutory services where the veteran's presenting needs require onward connection.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supplier will deliver coordinated support to the 'Spokes' for both regional and local assistance, including peer support and access to evidence-based interventions for those with less complex needs. Developing local networks and partnerships between statutory services and third sector organisations, this model represents a 'no wrong door' approach, meaning veterans can enter the pathway through multiple routes and still receive consistent, high-quality care as close to home as possible. The 'spokes' will also promote wellbeing to enable veterans to 'wait well' for treatment. Where complex care is required, the provider will ensure a 'warm' handover to statutory services.

Renewal: The contract may be extend for an additional 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821370
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558597
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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