Planning

The CYP Workforce Training Offer - NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB

NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Planning

27 Aug 2025 at 10:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board has initiated the planning stage for the Children and Young People (CYP) Workforce Training Offer, focused on health and training services within the UK, specifically covering regions UKH15, UKH16, UKH17, and UKH1. The procurement method is a market engagement exercise intended to inform future commissioning, with the anticipated contract period starting on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2029, valued at £450,000 including VAT. Interested providers are invited to a market engagement session scheduled for 11th September 2025, with registration closing on 10th September 2025. This initiative aims to enhance mental health awareness and support services training for professionals working with children and young people.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health training services, especially those with the capacity to provide staff training and mental health initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. By engaging in the initial market assessment, businesses can help shape the service model and provide feedback that may influence the subsequent procurement process. The potential to become a part of a regional network of Mental Health Champions offers additional value for businesses aiming to expand their community support services and influence the development and implementation of mental health and wellbeing policies within the sector. The process does not commit to any further procurement but aims to gauge interest and inform service development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The CYP Workforce Training Offer - NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB

Notice Description

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to engage and attend a market engagement for the Provision of Children and Young People Workforce Training Offer. Please note this is a market testing exercise and does not commit the ICBs to carry out any further procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreement. Any future opportunity will be advertised in accordance with the regulations. The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this market testing exercise. Further information and the expression of interest documentation can be found via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C383954 The aim of this Expression of Interest is to; 1. provide the market with visibility of the proposed opportunity; 2. support the ICB decision making to inform the future commissioning of services (as applicable); 3. to help define the future service approach, model and timelines; 4. to gauge the level of interest from the market of capable providers with capacity across the region to deliver the services noted above. 5. Invite interested Providers to attend a Market Engagement sessions to provide feedback on Thursday 11th September 2025. A further advertisement will be issued at the appropriate time. You will not be disadvantaged in any subsequent process if you choose not to respond to this market testing process, but the Commissioner wishes to understand your views. Registration to attend the market engagement event closes 17:00 hours 10th September 2025 Please note this is a market testing exercise and does not commit the ICB to carry out any further procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements. Any future opportunity will be carried out in accordance with the ICB's procurement obligations under the Procurement Act 2023

Planning Information

The CYP Workforce Training offer will provide high quality learning and development opportunities to the CYP workforce to enable them to: • Build an awareness and understanding of common mental health and wellbeing issues for CYP • Identify behaviours and presentations which could indicate that a child or young person needs support • Be knowledgeable of CYP mental health and community support services and how to support CYP and families to access them • Learn good practice skills and techniques for supporting CYP in their workplace or volunteering organisation • Become a Mental Health Champion for their organisation and work to improve policies and practices relating to mental health and wellbeing • Be part of a network of Mental Health Champions with opportunities for peer support and shared learning The proposed contract is for a period of 3 years with an annual value of £150,000 per annum full inclusive of any applicable VAT The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this market testing exercise. Further information and the expression of interest documentation can be found via the ‘Live Opportunities’ list on the e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C383954

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051525-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80561000 - Health training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

Contact Name
David Bailey
Contact Email
david.bailey1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07554459309

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia, TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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