--- title: "Community Link Worker and Distress Brief Intervention Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000779904" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779904" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000779904.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000779904.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-30" --- # Community Link Worker and Distress Brief Intervention Services Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000779904 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779904) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000779904.json) ## Summary West Lothian Council has completed the procurement process for the "Community Link Worker and Distress Brief Intervention Services" as of 31st March 2025. The contract, valued at £3,172,000, aims to support adults in West Lothian with mild to moderate mental health issues and those experiencing psychological distress. This service is significant in the health industry category, covering the region UKM78. The open procurement procedure was used for this service-related contract, which began with the tender process and recently concluded with the award stage. The contract was awarded to SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health), an SME from Glasgow. Key contacts and addresses are provided for West Lothian Council, the overseeing body, located at West Lothian Civic Centre, Livingston. This tender represents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health support services, particularly those with experience in delivering Community Link Worker services or Distress Brief Intervention Services. The contract requires businesses to demonstrate financial stability and the capacity to manage a high-quality service under public sector regulations. Companies in the healthcare sector, especially those capable of supporting community benefits and aligning with economic, social, and environmental objectives, will find this opportunity fitting. The framework ensures participation in developing skills, training, and employment initiatives, offering an avenue for contributing to local community welfare while expanding business impact within the public sector. ## Notice The aim of the Services / Contract is to deliver appropriate support to adults residing in West Lothian who have mild to moderate mental health problems, as well as those in acute psychological distress (the DBI part of the service). Individuals will be supported to identify personal outcomes and priorities and will be provided with specialist advice on a range of issues; this may involve signposting to other social or clinical services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The aim of the Services / Contract is to deliver appropriate support to adults residing in West Lothian who have mild to moderate mental health problems, as well as those in acute psychological distress (the DBI part of the service). Individuals will be supported to identify personal outcomes and priorities and will be provided with specialist advice on a range of issues; this may involve signposting to other social or clinical services. By continuing to provide such a service in West Lothian, it is anticipated that there will be a reduction in the number of contacts that an individual has with their GP, or that the service will act as an alternative to the individual seeking support from their GP. The Service will continue to be delivered from the Community Wellbeing Hubs (located in Bathgate and Livingston), and other venues as appropriate .. Full breakdown of technical criteria weighting can be found within the technical envelope. The quality criteria will be scored out of 100 and tenderers will receive a pro-rated score out of 90. Renewal: Subject to satisfactory operation and performance, West Lothian Council will have the option to extend by up to a further 2 x 12 month periods. Any period of extension will be at the discretion of the council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529234 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 30 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,171,669 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £3,172,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | LIVINGSTON | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH54 6FF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian | | Local authority | West Lothian | | Electoral ward | Livingston South | | Westminster constituency | Livingston | | Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SAMH (SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 30 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529234 - 9 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515795 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515795 Community Link Worker and Distress Brief Intervention Services - The aim of the Services / Contract is to deliver appropriate support to adults residing in West Lothian who have mild to moderate mental health problems, as well as those in acute psychological distress (the DBI part of the service). Individuals will be supported to identify personal outcomes and priorities and will be provided with specialist advice on a range of issues; this may involve signposting to other social or clinical services. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529234 Community Link Worker and Distress Brief Intervention Services - The aim of the Services / Contract is to deliver appropriate support to adults residing in West Lothian who have mild to moderate mental health problems, as well as those in acute psychological distress (the DBI part of the service). Individuals will be supported to identify personal outcomes and priorities and will be provided with specialist advice on a range of issues; this may involve signposting to other social or clinical services. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779904 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779904. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000779904.json.