--- title: "The Provision of Mental Health Employment, Resilience and Social Recovery Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6b1d8b1e-eb98-49fd-b3e4-835697aa2425" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b1d8b1e-eb98-49fd-b3e4-835697aa2425" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b1d8b1e-eb98-49fd-b3e4-835697aa2425.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b1d8b1e-eb98-49fd-b3e4-835697aa2425.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-06-18" --- # The Provision of Mental Health Employment, Resilience and Social Recovery Services Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b1d8b1e-eb98-49fd-b3e4-835697aa2425 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b1d8b1e-eb98-49fd-b3e4-835697aa2425) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b1d8b1e-eb98-49fd-b3e4-835697aa2425.json) ## Summary Lancashire County Council is seeking providers for "The Provision of Mental Health Employment, Resilience and Social Recovery Services," a comprehensive initiative aiming to bolster individual well-being based on the Wellbeing Principle (Care Act 2014). This tender, classified under Health and Social Work Services, is currently at the planning stage and was published on 13 May 2019. The tender period concludes on 24 June 2019, with contracts expected to commence on 1 September 2019, lasting until 31 August 2021, with a potential extension to 31 August 2023. The total budget for this procurement is £5,100,000 and will follow an open procedure process, inviting competitive bids to ensure transparency and fairness. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialize in health and social services. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in providing non-clinical support and tailored interventions for individuals with mental health needs will be well-positioned to apply. The redesigned service aims to standardise practices across Lancashire, allowing successful bidders to foster collaboration with public services while contributing to effective community health outcomes. ## Notice The new Services will promote individual well-being, underpinned by the Wellbeing Principle (Care Act 2014). The Services will be commissioned as a non-clinical, targeted Services for adults with a mental health condition aged 18 years and above who are deemed to be Ordinarily Resident within the administrative area of the Authority. Services can be accessed by people who have mental health needs to support them to develop their individual resilience, independence and skills to self-manage and safely maintain their place in their community, including accessing work-like activity. The Service will be underpinned by partnership working approaches across public services to support individuals to manage their health conditions through accessing a variety of interventions and initiatives. The new Services will work with individuals to achieve their desired individual outcomes through a range of methods, including face to face, telephone, online and group settings to support them to achieve their individual aspirations and desired outcomes in respect of: Lot 1 Employment Support includes supporting individuals: * To develop employability skills and engage with employment services to regain or return to employment. * To set themselves up as self-employed or to set up social enterprises. * With in-work negotiations with current employers to enable individuals to sustain their employment during, or return to work following a period of mental ill health. Lot 2 Resilience and Social Recovery; this may support individuals: * To develop their confidence and resilience in managing their day to day lifestyle challenges through adopting a strengths-based approach to problem solving and developing coping strategies. * To reduce the impact of any limited capability in managing their own finances by developing strategies to address their personal budgeting skills and to minimise/reduce debt arising. * To remain in the community and prevent, reduce or delay the need for more intensive care and support, e.g. through accessing meaningful activities to promote well-being and a connection with their community and self-managing their physical and mental health. Lot 3 involves the delivery of the Services concerned by Lots 1 & 2 There is variety of service provision in the current contracts which has resulted in an inconsistent approach across the county. The redesigned service will enable a consistent approach, by providing a consistency in service specification across the county. Any contracts awarded are anticipated to start 1 September 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter. Additional information: Initial end date 31/08/2021 with option to extend up to 31/08/2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d89dad07-c294-4677-958a-41d6ab475020 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR1 8XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Preston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2019 at 14:54 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d89dad07-c294-4677-958a-41d6ab475020 - 14 Jun 2019 at 07:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bad4c33-1b74-41ee-a609-1f4f3ffb7daa - 24 May 2019 at 13:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bad4c33-1b74-41ee-a609-1f4f3ffb7daa - 13 May 2019 at 11:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bad4c33-1b74-41ee-a609-1f4f3ffb7daa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d89dad07-c294-4677-958a-41d6ab475020 18th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bad4c33-1b74-41ee-a609-1f4f3ffb7daa 14th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/iSupplier/ To apply please use the link below ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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