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title: "Provision of Mental Health and Wellbeing Workers within General Practices"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000609213"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TAYSIDE PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM"
published: "2020-05-27"
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# Provision of Mental Health and Wellbeing Workers within General Practices

Buyer: TAYSIDE PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000609213

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## Summary

The Tayside Procurement Consortium is procuring the "Provision of Mental Health and Wellbeing Workers within General Practices" to support sustainable peer support models in GP surgeries across Angus, Dundee, and Perth & Kinross. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, and it involves a multi-supplier framework aimed at meeting the needs of the health and social care partnerships in the region. The total value of contracts awarded in this framework amounts to approximately £4.4 million, with key dates including the contract award on 18 May 2020. This open procedure allows for multiple suppliers to participate in the tender process, which indicates a competitive opportunity for providers in the services sector.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses focused on mental health and well-being, particularly those that can deliver peer support services within healthcare settings. Companies with experience in mental health support, personnel with lived experience of recovery from mental health challenges, and those who employ a client-centred approach will be well-suited to compete. With a focus on employing peer workers who can bridge communication between patients and professionals, businesses that align with these criteria can not only gain access to substantial contract values but also contribute positively to community health outcomes through their services.

## Notice

Mental Health Peer Workers in GP Surgeries, employed by the successful Service Provider will provide a sustainable model of peer support at practice or cluster level. A multi-supplier Framework is established to ensure service coverage at all times. A multi-Provider Supply Framework is established to meet the Angus Health and Social Care Partnership's (AHSCP) requirements. Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership and Perth & Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership may also utilise the Framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Angus Health and Social Care Partnership area Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership and Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership will also be able to utilise the Framework. It should however be noted that the Dundee HSCP and Perth & Kinross HSCP may call off from the Framework, via mini-competition exercise. As a result of the initial competition exercise which was carried out for the Angus HSCP - there is a maximum of 2 suitably experienced and qualified Providers appointed to manage the service (covering all 4 clusters). From the Specification of Requirement: Background: Peer Support can be defined as the help and support that people with lived experience of poor mental health and wellbeing can provide for other's struggling to manage their mental health and wellbeing, built on shared personal experience and empathy. Peer support can be social, emotional or practical support. Peer support focuses on an individual's strengths and works towards the individual's wellbeing and recovery. Peer supporters can offer a safe space and utilise strategies and tools to support others to manage their mental health and wellbeing. Peer support can bridge the link between patients and health professional and encourage individuals to seek out clinical and community resources when it is appropriate. Peer Worker Key Attributes Essential - Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role - Personal experience of recovery from mental health problems Desirable - Experience working with a person-centred approach - Experience of working in the mental health field. Price/Quality Split is 30:70

Renewal: After the initial 36 months, there will be option to extend for 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387257 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | February 2023 or February 2024 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,425,692 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,412,524 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TAYSIDE PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD8 3DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Angus |
| Electoral ward | Forfar and District |
| Westminster constituency | Angus and Perthshire Glens |
| Delivery location | TLM7 Eastern Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | HILLCREST FUTURES; PENUMBRA; SAMH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387257
- 3 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382846
- 7 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380060

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380060
  Provision of Mental Health and Wellbeing Workers within General Practices - Mental Health Peer Workers in GP Surgeries employed by the successful Service Provider will provide a sustainable model of peer support at practice or cluster level. A multi-supplier Framework will be established to ensure service coverage at all times. A multi-Provider Supply Framework will be established to meet the Angus Health and Social Care Partnership's (AHSCP) requirements. Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership and Perth & Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership may also utilise the Framework.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387257
  Provision of Mental Health and Wellbeing Workers within General Practices - Mental Health Peer Workers in GP Surgeries, employed by the successful Service Provider will provide a sustainable model of peer support at practice or cluster level. A multi-supplier Framework is established to ensure service coverage at all times. A multi-Provider Supply Framework is established to meet the Angus Health and Social Care Partnership's (AHSCP) requirements. Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership and Perth & Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership may also utilise the Framework.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.taysideprocurement.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609213
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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