Provision of Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) Level 2 Services within the Forth Valley Area
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The procurement process conducted by Falkirk Council, acting as the contracting authority, focused on the provision of Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) Level 2 Services within the Forth Valley area. The contract, titled "Provision of Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) Level 2 Services within the Forth Valley Area," falls under the industry category of general public services and involves services within the health and social care sector. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.
Falkirk Council initiated this contract on behalf of Falkirk HSCP, Stirling HSCP, and Clackmannanshire HSCP, with key delivery locations in regions UKM76, UKM72, and UKM77. The contract, valued at GBP 380,000, was signed on 21 November 2024, and the procurement reached the award stage on 21 May 2025. This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with expertise in providing community-based mental health support.
The successful supplier for this contract was the Falkirk & District Association for Mental Health, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) well-suited to cater to the specific demands of the DBI Level 2 services required in this region. This highlights a promising opportunity for SMEs experienced in delivering compassionate support and wellness planning services within the specified timeframe and locations, making it an ideal competitive landscape for similar organisations looking to expand their service reach within the public sector.
Falkirk HSCP, Stirling HSCP, and Clackmannanshire HSCP seeks to establish a contract for the provision of the Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) Level 2 Services as detailed within the specification. DBI Level 2 is provided by commissioned and trained third sector staff who contact the person within 24-hours of referral and provide compassionate community-based problem-solving support, wellness and distress management planning, supported connections and signposting for a period of up to 14 days.
Falkirk HSCP, Stirling HSCP, and Clackmannanshire HSCP seeks to establish a contract for the provision of the Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) Level 2 Services as detailed within the specification. DBI Level 2 is provided by commissioned and trained third sector staff who contact the person within 24-hours of referral and provide compassionate community-based problem-solving support, wellness and distress management planning, supported connections and signposting for a period of up to 14 days.. The Procurement Reform Scotland Act 2014 applies to contracts for services with a value above 50,000 GBP and below the Procurement Thresholds for Goods and Services. Regulation 12(1) of the Act permits the award of a contract for a health or social care service without seeking offers in relation to the proposed contract.
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