The Provision of Community Based Mental Health Services Incorporating Distress Brief Intervention Services Level 2

Renfrewshire Council, working with Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership, is inviting tenders for a community-based mental health service supporting people aged over 16 experiencing stress and emotional distress.

The Council is seeking a provider to deliver early intervention and mental health support across Renfrewshire, helping individuals improve wellbeing, build resilience and reduce reliance on statutory mental health services.

The service will cover three key areas:

• Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) Level 2: Short-term support for people experiencing emotional distress.
• Counselling and Therapeutic Support: Support to improve mental health and emotional wellbeing.
• Group-Based Support and Wellbeing Activities: Activities promoting social connections, confidence and recovery.

Contract Information

• Buyer: Renfrewshire Council
• Deadline: 9 November 2026, 12:00pm
• Contract Value: Not disclosed
• Delivery Length: 2 years + two optional 12-month extensions
• Tender Reference: RC-CPU-26-145
• Project Code: 65880
• Tender Link: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

Evaluation Criteria

• Quality: 100%
• Price: Pass/Fail

Supplier Requirements

Providers must demonstrate relevant experience delivering similar services and employ appropriately qualified and trained staff.

Minimum requirements include:

• Employers’ Liability Insurance: £10 million
• Public Liability Insurance: £5 million
• Professional Indemnity Insurance: £1 million
• Successful completion of the Council’s cyber security assessment.
• Commitment to delivering at least 50 Community Benefit Points.

TUPE may apply due to an existing service provider.

The opportunity offers mental health charities, counselling organisations and community support providers the chance to deliver preventative mental health services across Renfrewshire.

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