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title: "Mental Health Awareness and Advanced Safeguarding Training"
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# Mental Health Awareness and Advanced Safeguarding Training

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d2a202d-96f8-4a5f-9024-4ab859bd6119

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for "Mental Health Awareness and Advanced Safeguarding Training," which aims to provide essential training for seafarers and civilian staff supporting them. The total contract value is approximately £247,903.68, with a contract period extending from 6th April 2021 to 5th April 2026. The procurement method used for this tender was an open procedure, classified under the CPV category of staff training services, which was published on 2nd February 2021, following the tendering period that concluded on 8th March 2021. The delivery address for the training services is based in Portsmouth, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in mental health and safeguarding techniques. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete for this contract due to its focus on specialised training for personnel in maritime settings. Companies capable of demonstrating relevant experience and qualifications in providing tailored training programmes will likely find themselves competitive in this market.

## Notice

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) requires Mental Health Awareness training for seafarers and for civilian staff who support seafarers. Additional information: Copies of the RFA People Vision and RFA Safeguarding policy are available on request to suppliers intending to submit tenders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a0c4b6f-5cae-4142-a84e-e06c7f91c0e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2021 - 5 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £266,026 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £247,903 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FREEDOM TRAINING & CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2021 at 07:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a0c4b6f-5cae-4142-a84e-e06c7f91c0e4
- 1 Mar 2021 at 09:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa1676a8-6468-4504-9c8b-4aebc4b494ba
- 16 Feb 2021 at 17:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa1676a8-6468-4504-9c8b-4aebc4b494ba
- 15 Feb 2021 at 09:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa1676a8-6468-4504-9c8b-4aebc4b494ba
- 2 Feb 2021 at 17:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa1676a8-6468-4504-9c8b-4aebc4b494ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a0c4b6f-5cae-4142-a84e-e06c7f91c0e4
  9th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa1676a8-6468-4504-9c8b-4aebc4b494ba
  1st March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7cc346fb-6415-4352-a450-eafd2dd838e5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8a1423f-07c2-4f55-89f6-f95e7a758a88
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/981e7224-ddb5-4bf2-a1a5-40fb3333bab4

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