Mental Health Support Living Service (Adults) - Topping Mill

Bury Council, located in England, has engaged in an open procurement process for the "Mental Health Support Living Service (Adults) - Topping Mill" project, under the industry category of residential health facilities services. The award was granted to Rethink Mental Illness, reflecting a key milestone dated 8th May 2025. The procurement process transitioned from the tender stage in February 2025 to the award stage, with the contract commencing on 1st July 2025 and running until 30th June 2028.

The new Topping Mill facility, developed by St David Group and managed by Inclusion Homes, will provide fourteen self-contained apartments to support adults with mental health recovery. The project aligns with the Bury Adult Social Care Housing with Additional Needs Strategy, contributing to Bury's strategic vision for 2030. This tender represents a significant opportunity for care providers specialising in mental health support services, especially those equipped to offer 24/7 assistance with specialised skills.

SMEs are particularly suited for this initiative due to the procurement's support for those entities, facilitated by the open procedure. Businesses that engage in the development of supported living accommodations or provide tailored health services can leverage this contract to expand their market presence in the public sector and take part in Bury's broader objectives to enhance the local health infrastructure. The total contract value of £2,500,000 underscores the investment and potential returns for capable providers committed to fostering community wellbeing.