Award

Mental Health Awareness and Advanced Safeguarding Training

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2021 at 07:55

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

01 Mar 2021 at 09:04

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

16 Feb 2021 at 17:03

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

15 Feb 2021 at 09:08

Tender Notice
Tender

02 Feb 2021 at 17:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for "Mental Health Awareness and Advanced Safeguarding Training," which aims to provide essential training for seafarers and civilian staff supporting them. The total contract value is approximately £247,903.68, with a contract period extending from 6th April 2021 to 5th April 2026. The procurement method used for this tender was an open procedure, classified under the CPV category of staff training services, which was published on 2nd February 2021, following the tendering period that concluded on 8th March 2021. The delivery address for the training services is based in Portsmouth, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in mental health and safeguarding techniques. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete for this contract due to its focus on specialised training for personnel in maritime settings. Companies capable of demonstrating relevant experience and qualifications in providing tailored training programmes will likely find themselves competitive in this market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mental Health Awareness and Advanced Safeguarding Training

Notice Description

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) requires Mental Health Awareness training for seafarers and for civilian staff who support seafarers. Additional information: Copies of the RFA People Vision and RFA Safeguarding policy are available on request to suppliers intending to submit tenders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d2a202d-96f8-4a5f-9024-4ab859bd6119
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a0c4b6f-5cae-4142-a84e-e06c7f91c0e4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£266,026 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£247,903 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2021 - 5 Apr 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREEDOM TRAINING & CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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