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title: "Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) Service (North Lanarkshire)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000509672"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2017-10-30"
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# Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) Service (North Lanarkshire)

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000509672

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## Summary

North Lanarkshire Council is overseeing the procurement of the "Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) Service" aimed at providing crucial support for individuals aged 18 and above living in North Lanarkshire. The open procedure tender, which is currently in the active stage, attracted a value of £427,000 and has a submission deadline set for 3 October 2017. The contract is part of a national initiative funded by the Scottish Government's Mental Health Innovation Fund, with the service to commence on 6 November 2017 and running until 31 March 2021.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses specialising in mental health services and social support interventions, as the project focuses on delivering timely and effective assistance to those in emotional distress. Companies with a proven track record in providing mental health care, strong community engagement, and relevant insurance coverages will find themselves in a favourable position to compete. The ability to demonstrate previous experience and establish financial viability will also be critical factors for any bids submitted for this contract.

## Notice

Provision of Distress Brief Intervention services for people aged 18 and over living in North Lanarkshire.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is part of a "test of change" to develop Distress Brief Intervention services for people aged 18 and over living in North Lanarkshire. The service will respond to referrals from primary care, accident and emergency, police, local authority and third sector front line services, and will provide time-limited support and problem solving for people in emotional distress.. This service is part of a national "test of change" programme funded via the Scottish Government's Mental Health Innovation Fund and will help to inform future service provision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299632 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £427,000 |
| Lots value | £427,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299632
- 4 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294643

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294643
  Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) Service (North Lanarkshire) - Provision of Distress Brief Intervention services for people aged 18 and over living in North Lanarkshire.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299632
  Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) Service (North Lanarkshire) - Provision of Distress Brief Intervention services for people aged 18 and over living in North Lanarkshire.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2016/03/7565/0
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000509672
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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