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HH242-25-TW36 Distress Brief Intervention

NHS Highland

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NHS Highland

Buyer Address: Assynt House, Beechwood Park, Inverness, UKM6, IV2 3BW

Contact Email: nhsh.tenders@nhs.scot

Contact Telephone: +44 1463704000

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
1607500.0 GBP
Published
26 Feb 2026, 00:00
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85000000
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Change Mental Health Ltd
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

Description

NHS Highland requires the provision of Distress Brief Intervention services across North Highland and Argyll and Bute

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550485

Link Title: HH242-25-TW36 Distress Brief Intervention

Link Description: NHS Highland requires the provision of Distress Brief Intervention services across North Highland and Argyll and Bute

Lots

Lot Description: The overarching aim of the Distress Brief Intervention programme is to provide a framework for improved inter agency co-ordination, collaboration and co-operation across a wide range of care settings, interventions and community supports, towards the shared goal of providing a compassionate and effective response to people in distress improving experience and outcomes for those experiencing distress and those providing support.. 1.3 The contract agreement shall be for two years from 01/04/26 to 31/03/2028 with an option to extend for up to a further 36 months.

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: This Contract shall have the ability to add additional service provision and additional pathways to enable future flexibility if additional funding is made available.

Documents

Document Title: HH242-25-TW36 Distress Brief Intervention

Document Description: NHS Highland requires the provision of Distress Brief Intervention services across North Highland and Argyll and Bute

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