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Mental Health Education and Training

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

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01 Apr 2026 at 09:34

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27 Mar 2026 at 16:08

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18 Mar 2026 at 13:18

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10 Feb 2026 at 14:02

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23 May 2025 at 16:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for mental health education and training is initiated by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW), located in Cardiff, United Kingdom. This tender is active and falls under the services industry category, specifically education and training services. The process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions extended to 16th April 2026 at noon. The procurement aims to establish a multi-provider open framework for specialist mental health intervention education and training. The initial term of these programmes will commence on 1st September 2027 and run until 31st August 2032, with possible extensions up to three years.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for providers of mental health education services. Businesses offering expertise in cognitive behavioural therapy, psychotherapy, counselling, arts therapies, and solution-focused therapies are well-positioned for this framework. Open biennially to new entrants, the framework allows small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to gain access to public sector contracts. It is an excellent opportunity for professionals in mental health training to expand their market presence, particularly those based in the UK. The open procurement method promotes transparency and competition, creating a favourable environment for qualified entities to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mental Health Education and Training

Notice Description

Multi provider Open Framework for various levels of specialist mental health intervention education and training (credit and non credit bearing) that is reflective of current mental health practice in Wales, for staff employed in health care. The Framework will be opened biennially (being once every two years) to allow new entrants to the market to seek appointment onto the Framework. Initial Term - the first delivery of the Programme(s) shall commence from the services commencement date on 1st September 2027 and expire 31st August 2032. Future Refresh Dates (appointment to the Framework Agreement) shall be on or around: 1st Sep 2029, [responses by 30th November 2028] 1st Sep 2031, [responses by 30th November 2030] 1st Sep 2033, [responses by 30th November 2032]* *In the event the Framework Agreement is extended. There is an option to extend the Initial Term of the Framework Agreement up to 3 years until the 31st August 2035.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Credit bearing Programmes

Credit bearing Programmes related to the following categories - Cognitive and behavioural therapy (CBT) - Specialisms Low Intensity CBT Family & Systemic Interventions Psychotherapy modalities Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Counselling Arts Therapies Parenting and Behavioural Interventions Solution Focused Therapies (SFT) Physical Health Needs

Renewal: Option to extend up to 3 years

Lot 2 - Non-Credit Bearing Programmes

Non-Credit Bearing Programmes related to the following categories - Credit bearing Programmes - Cognitive and behavioural therapy (CBT) - Specialisms Low Intensity CBT Family & Systemic Interventions Psychotherapy modalities Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Counselling Arts Therapies Parenting and Behavioural Interventions Solution Focused Therapies (SFT) Physical Health Needs

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0524b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030115-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£7,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QQ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

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