Tender

Difficult Conversations Delivery Programme

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

13 Dec 2019 at 09:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, which is seeking training suppliers for its "Difficult Conversations Delivery Programme". This falls under the education and training services category and is located in the South East region of England. Currently in the tender stage, this opportunity has a closing date for expressions of interest set for 5 PM on 19th December 2019. The contract is valued at £150,000 and is intended to start from 1st April 2020 until 31st March 2023, with an open procurement method being employed.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training and development, particularly those with proven methods for facilitating difficult conversations and behavioural change. Companies with a background in delivering interactive training solutions, emotional intelligence programmes, and staff development initiatives will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process can enhance market presence, given the focus on improving skills within healthcare staff.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Difficult Conversations Delivery Programme

Notice Description

Difficult Conversation Delivery Programme: via the Due North/Proactis portal, using Opportunity reference : DN453130. Please use the following link to register for an account. https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/Index?ReturnUrl=%2fLogin%2fLogoutConfirmation KCHFT are looking for Expressions of Interest from training suppliers to help them deliver training to their staff, and help those staff to deal with difficult conversations where the needs/wants, opinions or perceptions of the involved parties are diverse. These training interventions will be internally facilitated by our in house team, who have experience in delivering emotional intelligence content, (as we recognise that there may be a train the trainer element required), supported by a range of tools and resources to both support the learner, in the form of handouts or 'toolkits', and to enable our internal team to continue to support our workforce, which should include trainer guides. KCHFT would expect providers to be able to demonstrate that they offer a proven training intervention that creates behavioural change by providing participants with tools to engage with and resolve difficult conversations. The course should be interactive and provide opportunities to practice the taught skills to help consolidate the learning. We would like to see an integrated package which offers both the tools to have impactful conversation as well as the tools to hold individuals to account. Full specification of requirements will be provided to those expressing an interest in this opportunity. The EOI will close at 5pm Thursday 19th December 2019.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e20d4a-1963-41c1-8721-523af96f0eb9
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
Not specified
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 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 COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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