MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS TRAINING PROGRAMME AND STAFF BOOKLET

THE NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jun 2026 at 08:58

Award

21 May 2026 at 11:14

Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 11:42

Planning

21 Mar 2025 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The most recent public procurement process managed by The Northern Ireland Housing Executive, based in Belfast, is now in the award and contract stage. This contract, titled "Mental Health Awareness Training Programme and Staff Booklet," falls under the services category primarily dealing with training services. The competitive flexible procedure used, as part of a light-touch regime, led to the completion of the tender. Action Mental Health from Newtownards has been awarded the contract, which is valued at £588,556.80. The contract, signed on 4th June 2026, commenced on 8th June 2026 and will run until 7th June 2029, with potential extensions up to June 2031.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the training and mental health services sector. Companies with expertise in developing comprehensive staff training programmes and creating impactful educational materials on mental health awareness are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in these areas can particularly benefit from flexible procurement methods and light-touch regimes, often allowing for more competitive bidding. Given the focus is on enhancing mental health awareness in the housing sector, businesses providing innovative training solutions that can support this sector's staff are likely to find growth and partnership opportunities through such contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS TRAINING PROGRAMME AND STAFF BOOKLET

Notice Description

The Contract is for the provision of a suitably qualified and skilled supplier to develop and deliver a programme of training, alongside our Housing Policy and Tenancy Management business unit and Learning and Development business unit.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Please see the Tender Documentation

Renewal: Option to extend this Contract by any period or periods up to and including 24 months.

Planning Information

If your organisation possesses the capability and expertise to provide the required service and you would like to register your interest, please e-mail your company's interest to patrice.mcmahon@nihe.gov.uk by 3pm UK time on 4 April 2025 giving your contact details i.e. name, job title, email address and contact telephone number. Please ensure only one representative from your organisation registers interest. The NIHE may engage further with some or all of the suppliers who respond to this notice with a questionnaire and/or meetings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f782
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053630-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80561000 - Health training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£490,464 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£490,464 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Additional Buyers

NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8PB
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 MENTAL HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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