Scope
Reference
NNC00000727
Description
North Northamptonshire Council invites quotations to design and deliver a community-focused programme that addresses mental health inequalities, with specific emphasis on improving outcomes for people living with Severe Mental Illness (SMI).
The programme is structured into three Lots and will include activities such as awareness-raising, culturally competent engagement, capacity building, resource development, signposting, and collaboration with local partners. Direct delivery of health checks or formal referral management is excluded.
Lots:
• Lot 1: Mental Health Awareness and Early Access (Indicative budget
• Lot 2: Understanding SMI and Physical Health (Indicative budget
• Lot 3: Reducing Inequalities in Access and Uptake
Contract Value:
Total maximum budget for all Lots combined: £70,000 (Inclusive of VAT ). Quotations exceeding the capped budget will be rejected.
Contract Term:
Expected contract period: 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Submission Instructions:
Suppliers must complete the RFQ response and return by email to:
• Contact name: Yvonne Powell, Commissioning Manager - Public Health
• Email: nncphcommissioning@northnorthants.gov.uk
• Bid submission deadline: Friday, 6 February 2026 , 4:00 pm.
Total value (estimated)
- £70,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Lot 1. Mental Health Awareness and Early Access
Description
The Supplier will deliver a community-based programme focused on reducing mental health inequalities, improving awareness, access, and engagement among individuals with SMI and other groups experiencing the greatest health inequalities. Delivery must be evidence-based, culturally competent, and aligned with local priorities.
Lot value (estimated)
- £15,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Understanding SMI and Physical Health
Description
Building on initiatives to develop a system approach to strengthen understanding of SMI and wider mental health illness and its link to poor physical health, encouraging engagement with preventative healthcare and lifestyle services and bridging the gap between primary care and lifestyle services.
Lot value (estimated)
- £30,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Reducing Inequalities in Access and uptake
Description
Targeted approaches to improve awareness and uptake of SMI Health Checks, particularly among underrepresented groups.
Lot value (estimated)
- £25,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Mental Health Awareness and Early Access
Lot 2. Understanding SMI and Physical Health
Lot 3. Reducing Inequalities in Access and uptake
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 January 2026, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 February 2026, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Interested suppliers must complete the RFQ response and return by email to:
Contact name: Yvonne Powell, Commissioning Manager - Public Health
Email: nncphcommissioning@northnorthants.gov.uk
The RFQ document and the supporting Appendices are attached under the Document section.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
Award will be made on the basis of quality and price, considering 70% quality and 30 % price. Please refer to RFQ document for more details.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
PA23 - Request For Quotation - NNC Severe Mental Health and Mental Health Inequalities - V0.03 - Final.docx
RFQ Supporting documents.zip
Contracting authority
North Northamptonshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQCM-5634-HGCN
The Corby Cube, George Street
Corby
NN17 1QG
United Kingdom
Region: UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government