North Northamptonshire Council - Severe Mental Health Illness (SMI) and Mental Health Inequalities Project

Descriptions

North Northamptonshire Council invites quotations to design and deliver a community-focused programme that addresses mental health inequalities, with specific emphasis on improving outcomes for people living with Severe Mental Illness (SMI).

The programme is structured into three Lots and will include activities such as awareness-raising, culturally competent engagement, capacity building, resource development, signposting, and collaboration with local partners. Direct delivery of health checks or formal referral management is excluded.

Lots:

• Lot 1: Mental Health Awareness and Early Access (Indicative budget

• Lot 2: Understanding SMI and Physical Health (Indicative budget

• Lot 3: Reducing Inequalities in Access and Uptake

Contract Value:

Total maximum budget for all Lots combined: £70,000 (Inclusive of VAT ). Quotations exceeding the capped budget will be rejected.

Contract Term:

Expected contract period: 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

Submission Instructions:

Suppliers must complete the RFQ response and return by email to:

• Contact name: Yvonne Powell, Commissioning Manager - Public Health

• Email: nncphcommissioning@northnorthants.gov.uk

• Bid submission deadline: Friday, 6 February 2026 , 4:00 pm.