Planning

The Provision of Training - Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Qualification Courses

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Oct 2021 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Provision of Training - Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Qualification Courses". This tender falls under the education and training services industry category and is currently in the planning stage. The courses are aimed at equipping social workers with the necessary qualifications and should adhere to the standards set by Social Work England. Interested parties are invited to respond to a questionnaire by 15th November 2021 to aid in shaping the service delivery model, with deliveries expected to start in September 2022. The identified delivery location is within Hampshire, UK, and the estimated contract value for the initial period is capped at £110,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in providing approved mental health training. Companies that can offer innovative delivery methods—such as in-person, virtual, and blended approaches—and have a track record of supporting placement experiences will be well-positioned to compete. As Hampshire County Council seeks to gather insights from qualified organisations, this is an excellent chance for businesses to engage and potentially secure future contracts while contributing to the enhancement of mental health training in the region.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Training - Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Qualification Courses

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council are currently gathering information to inform its options for the provision of an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification courses for social workers in its employment for the 2022 and 2023 programmes. The courses must be approved by Social Work England. This prior information notice is to signal an intention to engage with the market using a questionnaire. The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess levels of interest and to invite views and feedback on the proposed service delivery model. The County Council invites responses from all suitably qualified and experienced organisations. Interested parties can view and submit the questionnaire via the County Council's e-tendering portal In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/ProjectManage/18372 Questionnaires must be submitted via In-Tend and we would really appreciated your feedback by Monday, 15th November 2021.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The AMHP course will be for up to 10 students beginning in September 2022, and up to 10 students in September 2023, and must be able to be delivered via a direct delivery model within Hampshire, a virtual model and a blended approach. The contract value for the initial period cannot be in excess of PS110,000. However, subject to funding availability, consideration could be given to a one year or two year extension. There will be a requirement for close liaison between the course provider, the Learning and Development Team and the AMHP service operational lead to ensure that the course meets all necessary requirements. The successful supplier will provide as a minimum: - research materials; - academic teaching; - learning materials and course books; - support for placements; - oversight for any lecturer practitioners; - administrative support for students; - additional learning support for students (if required); - independent assessment of the learning outcomes; - quality control of academic standards. Additional information: If you are interested in this service and would like to provide some feedback for our consideration, please register with Hampshire County Councils Tendering portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/ProjectManage/18372 by Monday, 15th November 2021 and complete the Stakeholder Engagement Information Capture Questionnaire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ef71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026628-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stevie Fountain
Contact Email
stevie.fountain@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3707795209

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8ZB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

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