--- title: "HH242-25-TW36 Distress Brief Intervention" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000823092" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823092" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823092.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823092.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND" published: "2026-04-15" --- # HH242-25-TW36 Distress Brief Intervention Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823092 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823092) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823092.json) ## Summary The procurement process, led by NHS Highland, entails the provision of Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) services across North Highland and Argyll and Bute. The contract, identified by HH242-25-TW36, has been awarded to Change Mental Health Ltd. This process falls under the health industry category, with services slated for delivery primarily in the UKM6 region. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract agreement set for a duration of two years starting on 1 April 2026, extending to 31 March 2028, and an option for further extension of up to 36 months available. The award was finalised on 6 April 2026, with a contract value of £1,630,113.88. Given the tailored nature of DBI services, the procurement method employed was a limited award procedure, chosen due to the technical necessity of continuing services with the incumbent provider, Change Mental Health Ltd. This tender offers businesses involved in mental health interventions an opportunity for growth by extending critical services in an established programme. Change Mental Health Ltd, recognised for its ongoing contributions since DBI's pilot phase in 2016, is well-positioned for this venture, utilising a framework that enhances inter-agency coordination. Companies with expertise in mental health service provision and a capacity for collaboration and community support stand to benefit, especially those able to invest in further service expansion and training. The contract scope allows for future growth and flexibility, indicating potential avenues for additional service provisions contingent on funding availability. ## Notice NHS Highland requires the provision of Distress Brief Intervention services across North Highland and Argyll and Bute ### Lot Information Lot 1 The overarching aim of the Distress Brief Intervention programme is to provide a framework for improved inter agency co-ordination, collaboration and co-operation across a wide range of care settings, interventions and community supports, towards the shared goal of providing a compassionate and effective response to people in distress improving experience and outcomes for those experiencing distress and those providing support.. The contract agreement shall be for two years from 01/04/26 to 31/03/2028 with an option to extend for up to a further 36 months. Options: This Contract shall have the ability to add additional service provision and additional pathways to enable future flexibility if additional funding is made available. ### Procurement Information The current provider has been delivering DBI since its inception in 2016, when Highland was a pilot site. Highland have received all the training and been heavily supported with DBI central as has Argyll and Bute. No other service provider in Highland and Argyll and Bute could continue this contract without significant investment for training and expansion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553924 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,630,113 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS HIGHLAND | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV2 3BW | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness South | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CHANGE MENTAL HEALTH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 15 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553924 - 26 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550485 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550485 HH242-25-TW36 Distress Brief Intervention - NHS Highland requires the provision of Distress Brief Intervention services across North Highland and Argyll and Bute - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553924 HH242-25-TW36 Distress Brief Intervention - NHS Highland requires the provision of Distress Brief Intervention services across North Highland and Argyll and Bute ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823092 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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