Scope
Reference
DN778418
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
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 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.
Contract 1. Lot 1: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training and Engagement
Lots
Lot 1. Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training and Engagement;
Supplier
Contract value
- £270,000 excluding VAT
- £324,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
12 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
17 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
30 months, with options to extend +12 months, +12 months
(54 months total)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
Contract locations
- UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Contract 2. Lot 2: Men's Mental Wellbeing Service
Lots
Lot 2. Men's Mental Wellbeing Service
Supplier
Contract value
- £360,000 excluding VAT
- £432,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
12 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
17 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
30 month contract, with option to extend +12 months, +12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
Contract locations
- UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training and Engagement;
- 13 tenders received
- 11 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 7 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 3 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 10 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Men's Mental Wellbeing Service
- 13 tenders received
- 13 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 8 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 4 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 12 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lots that will not be awarded
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.
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
Date of decision not to award
12 September 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
RUGBY LEAGUE CARES
- Companies House: 08172940
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXCH-3175-MXHN
University Of Huddersfield
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH
United Kingdom
Email: info@rlcares.org.uk
Website: https://rugbyleaguecares.org/
Region: UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Lot 2: Men's Mental Wellbeing Service
SPRING NORTH LTD
- Companies House: 07797133
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVQW-1686-HLPL
1 Exchange Street Exchange Street
Blackburn
BB1 7JN
United Kingdom
Email: mhartleysmith@springnorth.org.uk
Website: http://www.springnorth.org.uk
Region: UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training and Engagement
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: procurement@blackburn.gov.uk
Website: http://www.blackburn.gov.uk
Region: UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government