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title: "Severe Mental Health Illness (SMI) and Mental Health Inequalities Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06041d"
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# Severe Mental Health Illness (SMI) and Mental Health Inequalities Project

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06041d

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the Severe Mental Health Illness (SMI) and Mental Health Inequalities Project, focused on delivering a community-driven programme addressing mental health disparities. The contract, awarded on 16th March 2026 to JP Primary Care Consulting, encompasses activities such as awareness raising, culturally competent engagement, and collaboration with local partners. The project, categorised under health and social work services, covers multiple Lots, with activities centred around geographical region UKF25, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was open, below threshold competition, overseen by the contracting authority situated at The Corby Cube, Corby.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and enterprises specialising in health and social work services. Businesses focusing on mental health awareness, capacity building, and addressing health inequalities will find these Lots favourable, with a contract term lasting until 15th March 2027. With a substantial budget allocated across the programme's three Lots, there is a significant incentive for qualified suppliers who can exhibit excellence in service delivery, conciliating quality and price. The award criteria prioritise a 70% emphasis on quality, thereby encouraging innovative approaches and expertise in mental health engagement strategies.

## Notice

North Northamptonshire Council has awarded the design and delivery of a community focused programme that addresses mental health inequalities, with specific emphasis on improving outcomes for people living with Severe Mental Illness (SMI). The programme is structured into three Lots and will include activities such as awareness raising, culturally competent engagement, capacity building, resource development, signposting, and collaboration with local partners (direct delivery of health checks or formal referral management is excluded). Lots: * Lot 1: Mental Health Awareness and Early Access * Lot 2: Understanding SMI and Physical Health * Lot 3: Reducing Inequalities in Access and Uptake

### Lot Information

Mental Health Awareness and Early Access

The Supplier will deliver a community-based programme focused on reducing mental health inequalities, improving awareness, access, and engagement among individuals with SMI and other groups experiencing the greatest health inequalities. Delivery must be evidence-based, culturally competent, and aligned with local priorities.

Understanding SMI and Physical Health

Building on initiatives to develop a system approach to strengthen understanding of SMI and wider mental health illness and its link to poor physical health, encouraging engagement with preventative healthcare and lifestyle services and bridging the gap between primary care and lifestyle services.

Reducing Inequalities in Access and uptake

Targeted approaches to improve awareness and uptake of SMI Health Checks, particularly among underrepresented groups.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023590-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | £70,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £56,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | CORBY |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN17 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Lloyds |
| Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire |
| Delivery location | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JP PRIMARY CARE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 14:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023590-2026
- 12 Jan 2026 at 18:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002447-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023590-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002447-2026
  12th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10172
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10173

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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