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Post Graduate Certificate Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Jun 2022 at 12:57

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is seeking to engage in a public procurement process for the delivery of a Post Graduate Certificate as Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP). The procurement, classified under health services, aims to develop five new AMHPs to meet legal requirements outlined in the Mental Health Act (1983). The contract, awarded to Northumbria University, has a total value of £26,500 and spans from 1st September 2022 to 30th June 2024. The tender period concluded on 17th June 2022, and the procurement method utilised was an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in mental health services and professional training programmes. With a focus on providing qualified AMHPs, this contract is particularly well-suited for organisations capable of delivering high-quality academic instruction and practical training. Business growth can stem from partnerships with local authorities and educational institutions, enabling broader service offerings and enhancements in community mental health support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Graduate Certificate Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Notice Description

Delivery of a specialist post-qualifying award enabling the development of 5 new Approved Mental Health Professionals. It is a legal requirement for Local Authorities to provide Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) to undertake Assessments under the Mental Health Act (1983). The training of new AMHP's is a priority area for the service. Northumbria university is the only Higher Education Institute in the North East approved to run the AMHP programme. AMHPs throughout the region are trained on the programme and all Local Authorities are part of a consortium, which input into and evaluate the programme. The ensure quality training which meets Durham County Council's needs. The cost for each trainee is PS2,650 for 2022/23. We have internally recruited 5 staff eligible to commence the programme for year 1 with a potential extension of one year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-865301a3-9f7b-47d0-9130-1d89b80335f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb85fdf0-5cae-4f15-b5d1-fec1ea849962
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 30 Jun 2024 1-2 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UJ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
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
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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