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title: "PKC12698 - Distress Brief Intervention in Perth and Kinross Council Area"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000770408"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-08"
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# PKC12698 - Distress Brief Intervention in Perth and Kinross Council Area

Buyer: PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000770408

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## Summary

Perth & Kinross Council has awarded a contract for the Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) programme within the Perth and Kinross Council Area to Anchor House. This initiative, under the Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), focuses on offering immediate, compassionate responses to individuals in distress, followed by a time-limited support period to assist with problem-solving and integrating into community wellbeing resources. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure and the contract, valued at £150,000, was signed on 3rd October 2024. The procurement is categorised under 'General public services' and is based in the UKM77 region, Perth.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with expertise in mental health support. SMEs in the mental health sector that can demonstrate a strong track record and meet required qualifications are well-suited to compete for such contracts in future tenders. The DBI model's focus on immediate intervention and community support can provide a valuable market expansion opportunity for experienced providers capable of delivering comprehensive care solutions.

## Notice

Perth & Kinross Council was seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Provider to provide a Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) programme within the Perth and Kinross Council Area. The DBI model advocates providing an immediate, compassionate response to people at the point of their greatest need with this being followed by a time limited period of support to assist people to problem solve the issues they are facing and become more anchored in community-based wellbeing resources and support. Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) want to procure a local service with will provide DBI Level 2.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Perth & Kinross Council was seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Provider to provide a Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) programme within the Perth and Kinross Council Area. The DBI model advocates providing an immediate, compassionate response to people at the point of their greatest need with this being followed by a time limited period of support to assist people to problem solve the issues they are facing and become more anchored in community-based wellbeing resources and support. Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) want to procure a local service with will provide DBI Level 2.. contract value includes the extension period

Renewal: 24 month contract with a possible 12 month extension option

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515736 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | following the conclusion of this contract term |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL |
| Locality | PERTH |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH1 5PH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Perth and Kinross |
| Electoral ward | Perth City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANCHOR HOUSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515736
- 26 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508383

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508383
  PKC12698 - Distress Brief Intervention in Perth and Kinross Council Area - Perth & Kinross Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Provider to provide a Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) programme within the Perth and Kinross Council Area. The DBI model advocates providing an immediate, compassionate response to people at the point of their greatest need with this being followed by a time limited period of support to assist people to problem solve the issues they are facing and become more anchored in community-based wellbeing resources and support. Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) want to procure a local service with will provide DBI Level 2.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515736
  PKC12698 - Distress Brief Intervention in Perth and Kinross Council Area - Perth & Kinross Council was seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Provider to provide a Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) programme within the Perth and Kinross Council Area. The DBI model advocates providing an immediate, compassionate response to people at the point of their greatest need with this being followed by a time limited period of support to assist people to problem solve the issues they are facing and become more anchored in community-based wellbeing resources and support. Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) want to procure a local service with will provide DBI Level 2.

## Notice URLs

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