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18 Oct 2024 at 13:14

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18 Sep 2024 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded the contract for the 'Connect 5 Training Programme' under the Provider Selection Regime. This procurement falls within the Health services category and will take place in the UKD4 region, specifically in Preston. The contract, valued at £25,350, was awarded via a direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, set to begin on 1st April 2024 and end on 31st May 2025, focuses on delivering an evidence-based training programme aimed at enhancing mental health and wellbeing support across public-facing workforces.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in providing health services, training and development programmes, especially those with a focus on mental health. Companies that can deliver high-quality training, enhance workforce skills, and contribute to mental health resilience would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract's emphasis on empowering public-facing workforces to better handle mental health issues offers a substantial growth avenue for specialists in health and wellbeing training, opening doors for both established providers and small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their service portfolio.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Connect 5 Training Programme

Notice Description

The provision of a Connect 5 Training Programme. Connect 5 is an evidence-based training programme. Any public facing workforce can undergo this training. The training helps to build confidence, skills and competencies required to have conversations about mental health and wellbeing. It provides tools to empower others so people can take proactive steps to build resilience and look after themselves. Connect 5 reflects that you do not need to be a mental health specialist to support people with emotional and mental health problems.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Connect 5 Training Programme. Connect 5 is an evidence-based training programme. Any public facing workforce can undergo this training. The training helps to build confidence, skills and competencies required to have conversations about mental health and wellbeing. It provides tools to empower others so people can take proactive steps to build resilience and look after themselves. Connect 5 reflects that you do not need to be a mental health specialist to support people with emotional and mental health problems. Contract Start Date: 01/04/2024 Contract End Date: 31/05/2025 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS25,350 however the final contract value is still to be finalised. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 01/10/24 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049bd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033755-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Blackpool Carers Centre Ltd

Further Information

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