---
title: "AWARD - Mental Health Peer Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000634124"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2020-10-26"
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# AWARD - Mental Health Peer Support Service

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000634124

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## Summary

The Scottish Borders Council has awarded a contract for the 'Mental Health Peer Support Service', which provides peer support groups for individuals experiencing mental illness. This service aims to facilitate community connections and promote early intervention across the Borders region of the UK. The procurement process was executed through an open procedure, and the contract, valued at £112,500, was signed on 23 September 2020. The award follows a complete tender process, and the project aligns with the general public services sector.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health services, community support, and counselling to expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in social services or peer support methodologies would be particularly well-suited to compete in this space. Establishing a strong relationship with the Scottish Borders Council could lead to further contracts in the mental health and social care sector, aiding business growth and community wellbeing initiatives.

## Notice

The service is a peer support service which provides the facilitation of peer support groups throughout the Borders. The service is for people who are having or have experienced mental illness and promotes early intervention. Service users are able to connect with others in their local community, reducing isolation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The service is a peer support service which provides the facilitation of peer support groups throughout the Borders. The service is for people who are having or have experienced mental illness and promotes early intervention. Service users are able to connect with others in their local community, reducing isolation.. The award criteria and the price and quality weightings do not apply as this is a direct award without competition let in accordance with "Guidance on the Procurement of Care and Support Services 2016".

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397867 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £112,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTH IN MIND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397867

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397867
  AWARD - Mental Health Peer Support Service - The service is a peer support service which provides the facilitation of peer support groups throughout the Borders. The service is for people who are having or have experienced mental illness and promotes early intervention. Service users are able to connect with others in their local community, reducing isolation.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000634124

## Provenance

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