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SPS-02276 Mental Health First Aid Training

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Scottish Prison Service, focused on delivering Mental Health First Aid Training, targeting employees working with young people and women within their care facilities. The procurement, classified under public order and safety, involved services aimed at enhancing staff capability to address mental health challenges. The contract for this project was awarded to Change Mental Health Ltd, with the training set to take place at HMP & YOI Polmont, with a contract duration of 12 months and a potential extension of six months. The open procedure procurement method was employed and the process has recently moved through its award stage, with the contract signed in July 2025 and actively managed henceforward.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in mental health services, particularly those equipped to provide accredited training programmes. It is ideal for SMEs as evident by Change Mental Health Ltd, an SME itself, securing the contract. Companies focused on staff development, mental health training, and those with established credentials in working with correctional facilities would find this tender particularly aligning with their business growth strategies. The project encourages service providers to innovate and adapt programmes specifically suited for unique environments, thereby allowing firms to expand their service offerings and impact.

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Notice Title

SPS-02276 Mental Health First Aid Training

Notice Description

The Purchaser requires delivery of Mental Health First Aid Training to further develop the skillset of selected Purchaser's Employees who work with young people and women in our care. The Purchaser expects the current SMHFA programme to be adapted to develop staff to specifically support young people and women and how then can be affected by mental health challenges where possible. The training must hold SSMHFA accreditation. The contract period will be for 12 months with a possible extension period of a further 6 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, a Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Quotation responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the RFQ.

Renewal: Optional extension period of up to 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799707
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538132
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
26 May 2025Expired
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Alan McConnach, Shirley-ann Whyte
Contact Email
alan.mcconnach@prisons.gov.scot, shirley-ann.whyte@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303790

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DJ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHANGE MENTAL HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530991
    SPS-02276 Mental Health First Aid Training for the care of Young People at HMP & YOI Polmont, Women and the wider SPS population. - The Purchaser requires delivery of Mental Health First Aid Training to further develop the skillset of selected Purchaser's Employees who work with young people and women in our care. The Purchaser expects the current SMHFA programme to be adapted to develop staff to specifically support young people and women and how then can be affected by mental health challenges where possible. The training must hold SSMHFA accreditation. The contract period will be for 12 months with a possible extension period of a further 6 months.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531160
    SPS-02276 Mental Health First Aid Training - The Purchaser requires delivery of Mental Health First Aid Training to further develop the skillset of selected Purchaser's Employees who work with young people and women in our care. The Purchaser expects the current SMHFA programme to be adapted to develop staff to specifically support young people and women and how then can be affected by mental health challenges where possible. The training must hold SSMHFA accreditation. The contract period will be for 12 months with a possible extension period of a further 6 months.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538132
    SPS-02276 Mental Health First Aid Training - The Purchaser requires delivery of Mental Health First Aid Training to further develop the skillset of selected Purchaser's Employees who work with young people and women in our care. The Purchaser expects the current SMHFA programme to be adapted to develop staff to specifically support young people and women and how then can be affected by mental health challenges where possible. The training must hold SSMHFA accreditation. The contract period will be for 12 months with a possible extension period of a further 6 months.

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