Community Link Worker and Distress Brief Intervention Services

Concepts

• health and social work
• livingston
• acute psychological distress
• other social or clinical services
• distress brief intervention services
• the service
• intervention
• community
• distress
• worker

Location

Description

The aim of the Services / Contract is to deliver appropriate support to adults residing in West Lothian who have mild to moderate mental health problems, as well as those in acute psychological distress (the DBI part of the service). Individuals will be supported to identify personal outcomes and priorities and will be provided with specialist advice on a range of issues; this may involve signposting to other social or clinical services.

Total Quantity or Scope

The aim of the Services / Contract is to deliver appropriate support to adults residing in West Lothian who have mild to moderate mental health problems, as well as those in acute psychological distress (the DBI part of the service). Individuals will be supported to identify personal outcomes and priorities and will be provided with specialist advice on a range of issues; this may involve signposting to other social or clinical services. By continuing to provide such a service in West Lothian, it is anticipated that there will be a reduction in the number of contacts that an individual has with their GP, or that the service will act as an alternative to the individual seeking support from their GP. The Service will continue to be delivered from the Community Wellbeing Hubs (located in Bathgate and Livingston), and other venues as appropriate . Additional information: Full breakdown of technical criteria weighting can be found within the technical envelope. The quality criteria will be scored out of 100 and tenderers will receive a pro-rated score out of 90.

Renewal Options

Subject to satisfactory operation and performance, West Lothian Council will have the option to extend by up to a further 2 x 12 month periods. Any period of extension will be at the discretion of the council.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

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