Scope
Description
Public Mental Wellbeing Programme - Lot 1: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training and Engagement; Lot 2: Men's Mental Wellbeing Service; Lot 3: Community Bereavement Support Service for Adults and Children and Young People.
The mental health of the residents of Blackburn with Darwen has a significant impact on it as a place. Having good mental health and wellbeing allows individuals to be prosperous, to contribute to the economy, to play a part in their communities and ultimately to be happier and healthier. It is associated with a range of better outcomes for people of all ages and backgrounds. Improving mental health and wellbeing is a key priority for all the health and care organisations in the borough. For Lot 1, the overall aim of this service is to reduce stigma and improve knowledge and understanding around mental health, mental wellbeing and suicide prevention across Blackburn with Darwen, using training and learning as a mechanism to do this. For Lot 2, the overall aim of this service is to empower men across the life course to lead healthier, more resilient lives enabling them to contribute meaningfully to stronger families, workplaces and communities in Blackburn with Darwen, through engagement in hyper local activities.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,170,000 excluding VAT
- £1,404,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
Two extensions available of 1 year each subject to funding availability and performance
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
The Council will be awarding a single provider for each lot however the same provider can be awarded multiple lots.
Lot 1. Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training and Engagement;
Description
The overall aim of this service is to reduce stigma and improve knowledge and understanding around mental health, mental wellbeing and suicide prevention across Blackburn with Darwen, using training and learning as a mechanism to do this.
Lot value (estimated)
- £270,000 excluding VAT
- £324,000 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. Men's Mental Wellbeing Service
Description
The overall aim of this service is to empower men across the life course to lead healthier, more resilient lives enabling them to contribute meaningfully to stronger families, workplaces and communities in Blackburn with Darwen, through engagement in hyper local activities.
Lot value (estimated)
- £360,000 excluding VAT
- £432,000 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. Community Bereavement Support Service for Adults and Children and Young People
Description
The overall aim of this service is to provide low level emotional and practical support to individuals who have been bereaved, reducing stigma, supporting them to grieve and preventing the escalation of distress by offering early intervention. The service would provide a range of support options to address the social, emotional, and practical needs of people who have been bereaved.
Lot value (estimated)
- £540,000 excluding VAT
- £648,000 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 and Suicide Prevention Training and Engagement;
Lot 2. Men's Mental Wellbeing Service
Lot 3. Community Bereavement Support Service for Adults and Children and Young People
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 July 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 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)
4 August 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 October 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Questions | Quality | 90% |
| Price | Price | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Pre-market engagement has previously been carried out for this procurement. Details of this are included within the tender pack.
Contracting authority
Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYGR-1856-CVXM
Town Hall, King WIlliam Street
Blackburn
BB1 7DY
United Kingdom
Email: Joe.Roscow@blackburn.gov.uk
Region: UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government