Support for those in Mental Health Crisis and Peer Support

North Lanarkshire Council has concluded the procurement process titled "Support for those in Mental Health Crisis and Peer Support" under the services category, focussing on the delivery of mental health and wellbeing services. The primary location for this procurement is in the region of UKM84 (Motherwell, Scottish), and it was conducted using an open procedure. The procurement process included two lots: Lot 1 for Peer Support Services and Lot 2 for Short-term Support.

The award notices were issued on 20 March 2025, and the contracts were signed on 17 January 2025. The awarded value for Lot 1 is £770,301, and for Lot 2, it is £2,310,903. The awarded supplier for both lots is SAMH, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Glasgow.

This procurement is part of the Council's statutory duties under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and the Scottish Government's Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027. This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in mental health services. Companies with expertise in peer support models, crisis intervention, and short-term mental health support will find this contract particularly relevant.

Additionally, as the procurement emphasised quality (80%) over price (20%), businesses that can demonstrate high-standard service delivery, innovative recovery methods, and robust patient support models will be well-positioned to compete effectively. North Lanarkshire Council's commitment to addressing mental health challenges ensures that companies in this sector can contribute to pivotal community health improvements while securing a substantial and long-term contract.