Planning

Mental Wellbeing Training Framework

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Apr 2026 at 10:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council, along with Nottinghamshire County Council, is initiating a procurement process for a new Mental Wellbeing Training Framework intended to deliver mental health awareness, suicide prevention, self-harm, gambling harm, and financial wellbeing training. This initiative targets various workforces within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, with the procurement stage currently at planning. The pre-market engagement exercise concludes with a survey due by 11 May 2026. Interested providers can expect future notices, with the procurement communication scheduled for 3 August 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2027 and will run through to 31 March 2031, with an estimated gross value of £1,800,000 within the health and social work services category. The procurement process involves a framework agreement under a light-touch regime, classified as above threshold.

The tender offers substantial opportunities for growth to businesses capable of delivering comprehensive training services in the realm of mental health and wellbeing. It is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the suitability requirements indicated in the procurement documents. Companies specializing in health and social services have the chance to expand their reach within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire by delivering impactful training services through this framework. With a focus on progressive topics like mental health and financial wellbeing, the tender offers a robust platform for businesses aiming to support public sector entities through expert guidance and educational initiatives. Interested parties should consider leveraging this opportunity to partner with both Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County Councils in their efforts to enhance community wellbeing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mental Wellbeing Training Framework

Notice Description

Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County Councils are undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to support the procurement of training for: mental health awareness, suicide prevention, self harm, gambling harms and financial wellbeing. The training will be targeted towards a broad range of workforces across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

Planning Information

Providers are invited to complete the survey via the link below, by 5pm on 11 May 2026. If you have any queries or problems completing the form, please contact Katherine.Fuentes-Dominguez@nottinghamcity.gov.uk https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=vRE2qqwTrEeCBwD7nqRO3vYoYd7ARwVDtvmESoZhILRUN01PWVM4U1FZM1hVR0owS1ZRSzE5T0lWRi4u&route=shorturl

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06895c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036968-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 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
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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