Tender

Online Workforce Training

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Mar 2021 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Cornwall Council is seeking suppliers for an online workforce training initiative titled "Online Workforce Training" aimed at enhancing mental health awareness and training following the adverse impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. This tender is classified under software package and information systems, with a budget of £25,000. The procurement process is in the open stage, and submissions must be received by 9:30 AM on 5 April 2021. The contract will commence on 1 May 2021 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2022, with services to be delivered in the South West region of England.

This opportunity promises significant growth potential for businesses, especially those specialising in IT services, health training, or staff development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the scope of the training aims to reach a broad audience by complementing existing mental health training programmes. Companies that can deliver innovative online training solutions focusing on psychological first aid and trauma-informed practices would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Online Workforce Training

Notice Description

Employment changes during the 2008 financial crisis highlighted the adverse impact on a range of chronic conditions, with the strongest effect being on mental health. Whilst we are in unprecedented times (i.e. not necessarily comparable to the financial crisis), there is evidence that the Covid-19 pandemic is significantly impacting mental wellbeing. This will have both a short and long-lasting effect on mental health and result from a complex interaction between diverse socio-economic determinants of health (Institute for Fiscal Studies, 2020). Having somewhere warm/safe to live and employment are some of the key pillars to protecting and maintaining good mental health. During the first wave of the pandemic, there were concerns across the economy and rising mental health needs across private, public and voluntary sectors. With the additional pressures experienced by many key workers and changes to home working, individuals being furloughed and/or increased anxieties about having a job, led to us proactively develop a set of mental health information and guidance for different groups of people. Despite existing interventions and information available, there was a clear need for additional training for the wider workforce. Combining psychological first aid, mental health awareness and trauma informed training offers together will provide unique support for organisations and businesses, whilst maximising the benefits of delivering an introduction to Mental Health awareness alongside trauma informed training. This introductory offer will not replace existing training offers such as the Mental Health First Aid training (MHFA) training provided by Healthy Cornwall, but seek to complement the programme, and others, to reach the wider workforce by providing an online resource.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a5e02f3-a02f-4530-95cf-9f2a9560576e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f6b0acd-588f-4502-a960-b595ba069516
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212930 - Training and entertainment software development services

80511000 - Staff training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80561000 - Health training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Laura Kennell
Contact Email
laura.kennell@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1872327168

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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