Opening 1 of Mental Health Outreach and Social inclusion Framework (Contract #OPEN07042025080419)

This is the opening 1 of the existing Mental Health Outreach and Social Inclusion Framework, for new providers to be able to apply and join. This contract is for Outreach Support and Social Inclusion for People with Mental Health needs, providing a range of options to support people to gain and retain the skills necessary to live as independently as possible and promote social inclusion. This contract delivers support to adults with eligible needs under the Care Act 2014 (or eligible needs under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act, where Newcastle City Council is the responsible local social services authority), who reside within the City of Newcastle and who have mental health diagnosis; this may include those with a possible range of secondary diagnoses (including mental and physical health), neurodiversity or emerging personality traits, struggling to self-regulate their emotions, co-existing substance misuse and those who have committed offences or are at risk of offending.