Award

Connect 5 (or equivalent programme) and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Nov 2025 at 14:46

Award

07 Oct 2025 at 07:33

Tender

25 Jul 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has completed a public procurement process for the delivery and coordination of mental health training programmes, specifically the Connect 5 programme and the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), under the procurement title "CP2598-24 - Connect 5 and ASIST". The contract, intended to enhance mental health support services, is located in the UK region UKK43, with the buyer based in Exeter. The open procurement method used is reflected in the awarded status dated 3 November 2025, following a thorough selection process. These contracts have an initial period starting on 20 October 2025, ending on 31 March 2027, with possible renewals extending to 2029.

These training services, valued at £309,324 gross for both lots, present significant growth opportunities for businesses in the training and health sectors, particularly those with experience in developing or running well-being programmes and interventions. Organisations can benefit from the sustained contract period and potential renewals, fostering long-term partnerships with the local authority. Enterprises with capabilities in mental health training, especially those equipped to adapt and innovate in response to specific programme requirements like Connect 5 and ASIST, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this sector can enhance a company's reputation and expand its footprint in public health service provision, highlighting the importance of quality service delivery to secure such contracts.

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Notice Title

Connect 5 (or equivalent programme) and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Notice Description

To deliver/co-ordinate 2 lots of training on behalf of Devon Public Health: Lot 1 - Connect 5; including Youth Connect 5 (or equivalent programme) Lot 2 - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Lot Information

Connect 5 (or equivalent programme)

Connect 5 is a three-part programme undertaken in 3 modules, enabling organisations and individuals to identify the level of mental health and wellbeing training required for their needs.

Renewal: 2 possible extensions: 12 months + 12 months

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

ASIST provides participants with practical skills and knowledge to effectively recognise those who may be at risk of suicide, conduct a suicide prevention intervention, and develop a safety plan with the person to connect them to further support.

Renewal: 2 possible extension 12 months + 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05667b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070508-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£257,770 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£257,770 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£184,050 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£184,050 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Watkins
Contact Email
procurement-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01392382981

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER,
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PETE'S DRAGONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070508-2025
    3rd November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062678-2025
    7th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043218-2025
    25th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
    The tender documents associated with this procurement are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at the Authority's e-tendering portal (Procontract) https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Direct link to the competition advert on the Authority's e-tendering portal (Procontract) https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=32ad2eca-3d69-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Click on the Competition Advert link and you can then express an interest in this opportunity by clicking the green button "Log in and register interest in this opportunity". Once you have expressed an interest, the system will automatically allow you access to the project documentation that will be stored within "My Activities" in your account on the system.

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