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20 Jul 2026 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring "NCC1759 Mental Health, Suicide Awareness and Mental Wellbeing Training Provision." This open competition seeks a provider for mental health, suicide awareness, and emotional wellbeing training services within Northumberland. The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on staff training services (CPV: 80511000). Interested parties need to note that the tender period closes on 7th August 2026, and any enquiries must be submitted by 30th July 2026. The successful provider will work in a multi-agency environment alongside both statutory and non-statutory partners, with the contract commencing on 1st September 2026 and potential extensions available, running until 31st July 2030.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health and wellbeing training, particularly those offering Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid, Suicide Awareness, and bespoke modules tailored to organisational priorities. Organisations that can demonstrate a robust service delivery model, effective implementation plan, and value in performance management are likely to thrive, given the award criteria emphasising service delivery, staffing, performance management, and social value. The open procurement method invites a wide array of competent service providers to participate, providing substantial potential for growth and collaboration in delivering impactful mental health services in the community.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NCC1759 Mental Health, Suicide Awareness and Mental Wellbeing training Provision

Notice Description

Mental health, suicide awareness and emotional wellbeing training. The Council will appoint a Provider with the expertise and capacity to deliver a mental health, suicide awareness and emotional wellbeing training provision across Northumberland. The Council will expect the Provider to be a key partner, working in a multi-agency environment alongside other partners, both statutory and non-statutory to ensure that the best outcomes are achieved. The Provider will deliver a range of training to include: * Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) * Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) * Suicide Awareness and Prevention * Adult Mental Health Awareness * Youth Mental Health Awareness * Bespoke modules tailored to Council priorities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068368-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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