Award

Workforce Development Training

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2025 at 15:14

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 15:52

Planning

23 Aug 2024 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process is managed by Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service (BSO PaLS), with the aim of offering Workforce Development Training. The contract specifically addresses education and training services within the health and social work sector. The training will be delivered in Northern Ireland (UKN) and involves collaboration with the NI Public Health Agency. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, dated 17 April 2025, with active contracts signed just before, on 16 April 2025. The method implemented is an open procedure under legal basis CELEX 32014L0024. The process includes training courses focusing on substance use workforce, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing. The estimated contract value is £4,292,628 GBP over a duration of approximately three years, with options for extension up to 48 months and an 18-month emergency extension.

These tenders provide valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in training and development within health and social care to expand their reach. Companies like ACTION ON SUBSTANCE THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND RELATED TRAINING ASCERT have already been awarded active contracts, highlighting the potential for other small and medium-sized enterprises to gain traction in this market. Businesses that offer high-quality, impactful training programmes focused on substance use, harm reduction, and mental health can particularly benefit from this procurement effort. This will not only provide valuable services to the community but also allow businesses to build significant relationships with public health agencies and other stakeholders within the health sector.

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Notice Title

Workforce Development Training

Notice Description

Workforce Development Training

Lot Information

Training courses / programmes for the substance use workforce who work directly with individuals and families affected by problematic substance use

Workforce Development Training. Additional information: The estimated value stated in II.1.7 is for 3 years plus provision for up to 48 monthsextension, plus 18 months emergency extension and includes 50 percent contingency forpotential increase in demand. It is not a guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.

Options: Following the initial Contract period of 3 years there is a provision for up to 48 months extension, plus 18 months emergency extension.

Renewal: This Contract is subject to renewal dependent on the clients requirements.

Training courses / programmes for the substance use workforce on substance use harm reduction

Workforce Development Training. Additional information: The estimated value stated in II.1.7 is for 3 years plus provision for up to 48 months extension, plus 18 months emergency extension and includes 50 percent contingency for potential increase in demand. It is not a guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.

Options: Following the initial Contract period of 3 years there is a provision for up to 48 months extension, plus 18 months emergency extension.

Renewal: This Contract is subject to renewal dependent on clients requirements.

Training courses for the substance use, mental health and tobacco workforce on motivational interviewing

Workforce Development Training. Additional information: The estimated value stated in II.1.7 is for 3 years plus provision for up to 48 months extension, plus 18 months emergency extension and includes 50 percent contingency for potential increase in demand. It is not a guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.

Options: Following the intial Contract period of 3 years there is a provision for up to 48 months extension, plus 18 months emergency extension.

Renewal: This Contract is subject to renewal dependent on clients requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049364
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016037-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,292,628 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,292,628 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,810,228 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Additional Buyers

NI PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY

PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
palsarmagh.sourcing@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ARMAGH
Postcode
BT61 7PR
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTION ON SUBSTANCE THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND RELATED TRAINING ASCERT

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