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07 Jul 2026 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Nottinghamshire County Council, focussed on the "Champion Development MHFA Consultancy +" project, falls within the health and social work services category, specifically involving training services. This project is aimed at delivering the Mental Health First Aider element of a Champion Development Programme for the external social care workforce in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage as of 7th July 2026, following a direct award procurement method. The awarded contract commenced on 1st July 2026 and will extend until 31st July 2027, with the total contract value set at £15,000. This tender is particularly suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, with a particular emphasis on training services. The focus on capacity development in mental health first aid presents an attractive prospect for SMEs looking to expand their services and establish a footprint in the public sector. Nottinghamshire County Council’s procurement, through a direct award process, highlights their proactive approach in selecting suppliers that can deliver targeted training services. Enterprises with experience in workforce training and development within social care contexts would find this contract beneficial for demonstrating their expertise and growing their business operations in the East Midlands region.

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Notice Title

Champion Development MHFA Consultancy +

Notice Description

Delivery of the Mental Health First Aider element of a Champion Development Programme to the external social care workforce.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ed4c0fa-4b60-4369-a898-ce04cfc1a2a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a40060c-adac-429e-9c0d-c253448a1f28
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80511000 - Staff training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE JEN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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