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H0823 - Provision of Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Training for NHS Wales

HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)

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17 Feb 2026 at 14:27

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Summary of the contracting process

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has completed a procurement process, awarding a contract for the provision of Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) training for NHS Wales. This single tender action was awarded to BRIEF Therapy UK Ltd to provide essential online, tutor-led training covering Levels 1-4 and an advanced train-the-trainer certification. The contract period runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2026. Located in Cardiff, the contract addresses the needs within the mental health industry category, ensuring timely psychological intervention training for the mental health workforce. This below-threshold, direct procurement method was chosen without competition as an interim measure prior to the finalisation of the wider Mental Health Education Framework Agreement.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for SMEs engaged in education and training services, particularly those focused on psychological and therapeutic methodologies. Businesses with expertise in mental health training and innovative educational solutions may find this contract conducive to impacting workforce development within the healthcare sector. The procurement provides a platform for firms to contribute to strategic workforce development, addressing critical skill gaps and enhancing mental health support capability for NHS Wales. Companies aiming to expand their reach within public sector contracts could leverage their niche services to foster growth dynamically.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

H0823 - Provision of Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Training for NHS Wales

Notice Description

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has awarded a contract via Single Tender Action to BRIEF Therapy UK Ltd - Centre for Solution Focused Practice for the provision of online, tutor-led Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) training, covering Levels 1-4 and an advanced train-the-trainer certification programme. The contract provides essential continuation of psychological interventions training for the mental health workforce and is being awarded as an interim measure while the wider Mental Health Education Framework Agreement is being finalised for implementation in mid-2026. Without this award, a substantial cohort of staff awaiting training would face delays of up to a year, placing pressure on workforce development timelines and SMHWFP commitments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065627
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014363-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

Contact Name
SAIRAM KUNURI
Contact Email
sairam.kunuri@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QQ
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIEF THERAPY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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