Mental Health Employment Advisors co-located in Job Centres 2025

Cornwall Council is currently in the tender stage for its project titled "Mental Health Employment Advisors co-located in Job Centres 2025". This initiative falls under the services category within the health and social work services industry, specifically CPV code 85000000. The project is located across all eleven job centres in Cornwall as well as the Plymouth job centre.

Key deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 6th October 2025, a tender submission deadline of 17th October 2025, and an award decision expected by 3rd November 2025. The contract is valued at approximately £688,948, and it will run from 1st December 2025 through to 31st March 2030. The procurement is being conducted via an open procedure, inviting any suitable business to participate, especially those capable of delivering quality mental health advisory services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health support services, particularly those with a focus on employment advisory. The services required involve supporting individuals with mental health barriers to employment, thus promoting social value. The criteria for selection weigh heavily towards quality (75%) and social value (15%), with pricing accounting for 10%.

The opportunity is particularly well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs aiming to expand their service offerings to public sector clients. Additionally, businesses with experience in delivering customised mental health programmes or partnerships with government entities would find this tender a favourable avenue for growth. Participation in this contract could also bolster a company's reputation and credentials in the health and social sector, laying a foundation for future tenders of a similar nature.