Scope
Reference
HC2111
Description
Wiltshire Council recognises the impact that poor mental health can have on an individuals' ability to maintain employment and acknowledges the need for new and innovative approaches to improve mental health in the workplace. Sustaining Work will focus on employees in the workplace who are struggling with their mental health and wellbeing by providing support and interventions that will reduce the risk of them not being able to sustain working lives.
To focus on mental ill-health support for employers and employees with mental ill-health interventions and learning and development opportunities to help people achieve regular incomes and sustain work. It is recognised that to do this innovative approaches are required to improve mental health in the workplace. The service will primarily be aimed at businesses in Wiltshire, with a focus on small and micro businesses that may not have the internal infrastructure, such as a HR department or an occupational health team, to support staff in this way.
Total value (estimated)
- £435,000 excluding VAT
- £522,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 August 2025 to 12 August 2028
- 3 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Early Intervention
Description
Early interventions - focused on providing support directly to individual employers/ employees (age 16+) who are struggling with their mental health. Recognised measures include the provision of quality assured counselling and/or therapy sessions etc.
Lot value (estimated)
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Preventative Measures
Description
Preventative measures - focused on providing education, awareness and support to groups of employers and employees on mental health in the workplace. Recognised measures include the provision of quality assured training schemes such as Mental Health First Aid etc.
Lot value (estimated)
- £285,000 excluding VAT
- £342,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Submission
Tender submission deadline
9 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 100% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Wiltshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZR-9968-RYYY
County Hall
Trowbridge
BA14 8JN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mr Benjamin Keen
Telephone: +44 1225716791
Email: benjamin.keen@wiltshire.gov.uk
Website: https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk
Region: UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government