--- title: "QU525 - Mental Health First Aid Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-096900d0-3a73-4d21-96ab-52e24094b5be" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-096900d0-3a73-4d21-96ab-52e24094b5be" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-096900d0-3a73-4d21-96ab-52e24094b5be.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-096900d0-3a73-4d21-96ab-52e24094b5be.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-08" --- # QU525 - Mental Health First Aid Training Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-096900d0-3a73-4d21-96ab-52e24094b5be [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-096900d0-3a73-4d21-96ab-52e24094b5be) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-096900d0-3a73-4d21-96ab-52e24094b5be.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is currently conducting a tender process titled "QU525 - Mental Health First Aid Training." The procurement aims to provide Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to community organisations across Birmingham, with a total funding of £127,000 allocated by Public Health England. The contract will initiate on 15th October 2021 and is set to conclude by 9th May 2022. Interested parties should submit their quotations by noon on 29th September 2021. The procurement falls under the category of training services and will leverage the Council's e-tendering system for administration. This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in mental health training, particularly those engaged with diverse community groups, including those supporting Black African, Black Caribbean, South Asian, LGBT, disabled, and other demographics. Businesses that can deliver comprehensive training services within these frameworks are well-suited to participate, potentially helping to expand their market reach and establish long-term partnerships in the community health sector. ## Notice Birmingham City Council is seeking to commission community organisations, faith organisations and community groups across Birmingham to provide Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training and Mental Health First Aid Instructor Training to their staff and communities. There is total funding from Public Health England of ?127,000, which has been allocated as per the table in section 2. Requirements/ Specification. This funding is only available until the 9th May 2022. The aim being that those trained will be able to support their staff and community experiencing mental health problems, ensuring effective conversations with their staff and community regarding their mental health. Staff who are trained to Instructor level will provide a legacy and an opportunity to roll out training more widely. Tenderers must be organisations working within the below table demographics. Lot 1A - MHFA and MHFA Instructor Training for organisations supporting Black African, and Black Caribbean Lot 1B - MHFA and MHFA Instructor Training for organisations supporting South Asian - Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indian Lot 1C - MHFA and MHFA Instructor Training for organisations supporting LGBT Lot 1D - MHFA and MHFA Instructor Training for organisations supporting Disability Lot 1E - MHFA and MHFA Instructor Training for organisations supporting Men Lot 1F - MHFA and MHFA Instructor Training for organisations supporting Chinese Lot 1G - MHFA and MHFA Instructor Training for organisations supporting Polish & Eastern European This contract will be for approximately 7 months, commencing November 2021 and expiring on 9th May 2022. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 29th September 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2947ff90-24bc-4c07-8ab3-b86c4b2db793 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Oct 2021 - 31 May 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services - 80561000 - Health training services - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85323000 - Community health services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 8 Sep 2021 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2947ff90-24bc-4c07-8ab3-b86c4b2db793 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2947ff90-24bc-4c07-8ab3-b86c4b2db793 8th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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