Tender

Delivery of a "Listening skills and emotional health" digital course.

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

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Tender

08 Jul 2021 at 10:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Health Education England (HEE) intending to directly award a contract for the "Delivery of a 'Listening skills and emotional health' digital course" to the Samaritans. This process is currently in the planning stage, with the contract valued at £100,000. The tender was published on 8th July 2021, and potential providers are encouraged to submit any concerns regarding the commissioning intentions by the closing date of 9th August 2021. The contract's implementation is set to commence on 31st August 2021, extending through to 30th August 2023, with service provision slated for delivery in England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for mental health service providers, especially those with expertise in education and training services. The focus on developing crisis care training for the healthcare workforce indicates a need for organisations that can deliver specialised training content and support services. Businesses that identify as voluntary and community sector enterprises may find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for this contract due to the specific requirements outlined by HEE.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of a "Listening skills and emotional health" digital course.

Notice Description

Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are putting out this notice as a PIN (Prior Information Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award. Please note the contracting authority intends to direct award the contract to Samaritans. The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal. Health Education England [HEE] believes that the Samaritans are the only organisation capable of delivering the specific requirements to deliver crisis telephone/ triage educational provision. The Samaritans are the only supplier with the requisite expertise and experience to assist HEE. Therefore, Health Education England is seeking to commission Samaritans to undertake the provision of services to enhance the capability of the healthcare workforce to identify when a patient is undergoing a mental health crisis and respond appropriately via telephone service. HEE is seeking to work with Samaritans as they have a detailed understanding of the delivery of crisis care and with the expert knowledge to develop and deliver associated training. The financial envelope for the contract is PS100,000. For the Specification, Contract and the Case for Direct Award please access the portal at: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects Please access the portal for all documents. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the Health Family eTendering portal. If any provider has concerns with the commissioning intentions outlined within the published documentation, please raise this via the eTendering Portal in the first instance within 30 days of the date of this Prior Information Notice. The closing date of this PIN is 23.59hrs on the 9th August 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9064591b-4831-4c25-ae05-7e5485eb8b7d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2021 - 30 Aug 2023 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
HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4PL
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
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
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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