Tender

SC230121 - Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Training with Train the Trainer Programme

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Aug 2023 at 16:30

Tender Notice
Tender

18 Aug 2023 at 10:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is seeking an organisation to deliver a Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Training with a Train the Trainer Programme. The procurement process is at the tender stage and is for health and social work services. The expected contract award date is October 2023, with training courses to be delivered throughout 2024 within the UK. The total budget for the service is £76,500, and interested bidders must express their interest by 29th August 2023, with a deadline for quotations by 11th September 2023.

This tender opportunity by Kent County Council for the MECC Training can benefit organisations providing training and development services in the health sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in delivering training programmes related to health and lifestyle conversations are well-suited to compete. The procurement method used is an open procedure, offering a chance for qualified businesses to engage with the council's initiative to create a sustainable MECC delivery model and promote healthier lifestyles in the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC230121 - Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Training with Train the Trainer Programme

Notice Description

Kent County Council (KCC) is looking for an organisation to deliver a Kent-wide Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Training, concurrently with a Train the Trainer Programme, to a range of professionals working across the county. The purpose of the Tier 1 Making Every Contact Count (MECC) training is to equip individuals within the wider workforce with the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding, to feel confident in having holistic, opportunistic brief health and lifestyle conversations. Staff trained in Tier 1 MECC will take every opportunity to support the population to make informed decisions about their lifestyle choices to help enable them to lead healthier lives. The Train the Trainer Programme will equip individuals within identified workplaces with the necessary skills, understanding and knowledge to deliver further MECC training courses as part of a more sustainable MECC delivery model moving forward. KCC will be responsible for advertising and recruiting delegates for both courses, and shortlisting participants for the Train the Trainer Programme. The Provider will be responsible for all processes associated to training delivery, preparation, and management of the programme, including managing course bookings, supporting delegate queries and sourcing venues. The Provider will also be responsible for capturing evaluation feedback from all courses to assess participant satisfaction and the impact of the training has had, to support continuous improvement. * Tier 1 training should be delivered to approximately 750 people. * Tier 1 training should be arranged at the ratio of 75% Online and 25% Face-to-Face. * The 2-day Train the Trainer programme should be delivered in groups of 10, to approximately 86 people. * The 2-day Train the Trainer programme should be delivered 100% face-to-face. * Before the end of the contract term, the provider is expected to produce a robust evaluation report where they summarise and analyse attendance data breakdowns and session feedback. It is KCC's intention to award the contract in October 2023, with an expectation of mobilisation to be completed by the end of December 2023, and training courses to be delivered throughout 2024, followed by a brief evaluation period. All programme deliverables and invoicing shall be completed before the end of the contract term, by 31 March 2025. The Council is providing a maximum budget for this service: PS76,500. The procurement process is being run as a Request for Quotation process via Kent Business Portal and full details are set out in the Request for Quotation document. Bidders wishing to express an interest in the opportunity must do so by 12:00 midday on 29th August 2023. Deadline to return quotations as detailed in the Request for Quotation document is by 12:00 midday on 11th September 2023. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3781e9be-8904-4011-bc79-b52756d69c20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26097715-0e74-4147-aec5-8123ef33c0e5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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