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
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The procurement process concerns a Public Mental Wellbeing Programme initiated by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. This initiative focuses on mental health and suicide prevention training and engagement, men's mental wellbeing services, and community bereavement support services for all ages in Blackburn with Darwen. The procurement is classified under the health services category and is taking place in England, United Kingdom.
As an open procedure above threshold, the active tender stage commenced with publication on 16th June 2025 and will conclude with the tender period ending on 15th July 2025. The project, valued at £1,170,000, is set to begin on 1st October 2025 and aims to continue until 31st March 2030. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in mental health education and community engagement strategies.
It is well-suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver bespoke mental health support and training programmes. Participating in this contract allows firms to substantively contribute to the wellbeing ecosystem of Blackburn with Darwen, creating long-term growth opportunities by establishing or expanding partnerships in the public health sector. Firms with local insights or innovative approaches to healthcare services will find this tender particularly advantageous.
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.
For Lot 3, 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.
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The contract period is five years.
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