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title: "Mental Health First Aid"
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# Mental Health First Aid

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e2317f1-0a4b-4f2f-adaa-fca5cb7c2b88

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## Summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for a project titled "Mental Health First Aid," aimed at providing essential training for individuals working in various public-facing industries who require mental health awareness. The procurement is categorised under health services and education and training services, with the tendering process currently in the active stage. Interested suppliers should note that submissions must be made by 10th February 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 17th February 2020 and concluding on 2nd July 2021. The project will be delivered in the Black Country area, specifically necessitating venues that are easily accessible by public transport.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) that specialise in health training and educational services. Companies with expertise in mental health awareness and training, particularly those familiar with public sector compliance and health and safety regulations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The selective procurement method suggests that the council is looking for qualified suppliers who can demonstrate the ability to deliver comprehensive training while adhering to stringent safety and performance standards.

## Notice

Our Clients are looking at working in a variety of industries where they will be in contact with the public who have mental health issues. They some relevant industry experience and qualifications but they have no Mental Health qualifications or awareness training. So therefore would like to gain a Mental Health First Aid qualification. Service Provider must: o include the price of transport within the quote; o deliver from a location in the Black Country that is accessible by public transport, outlining the planned delivery locations and venues to be used during the course; o adhere to health and safety rules and regulations being fully responsible for all risk assessments including external activities; provide PPE where necessary and report any accidents/incidents in a timely manner; o report on performance against agreed targets at a timeframe to be agreed and specified in the contract. Additional information: Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description ESF/YEI Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5cb5af9-e955-4be0-9e11-b0073adb58aa |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2020 - 2 Jul 2021 |
| 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 | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2020 at 09:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5cb5af9-e955-4be0-9e11-b0073adb58aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5cb5af9-e955-4be0-9e11-b0073adb58aa
  4th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dudley.gov.uk

## Provenance

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