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title: "Workforce Development Perinatal Mental Health Level 1"
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# Workforce Development Perinatal Mental Health Level 1

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23349174-5780-49ee-a055-38cef828b305

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## Summary

The Kent County Council has awarded a contract for "Workforce Development Perinatal Mental Health Level 1" training services to Barnardo’s. This contract seeks to deliver virtual Level 1 Perinatal Mental Health training to non-health professional family hub workers in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process followed an open procedure below the threshold. It commenced with the tender period ending on 21 December 2023 and leading to a contract start date on 12 January 2024, running until 31 March 2024. The contract value is GBP 19,500.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in mental health education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. By providing essential training on perinatal mental health, businesses can contribute to improving community health services while potentially expanding their market presence and portfolio with public sector contracts. The successful delivery of such training by a reputable organisation like Barnardo’s underscores the potential benefits of participating in public procurement contracts.

## Notice

his training will complement an existing brief awareness raising film for non-health professionals on PNMH Kent County Council are looking for a provider to deliver a virtual Level 1 Perinatal Mental Health training. This training is expected to be provided to non-health professional family hub workers. We are aiming to ensure that training provided across the system is consistent and is developed by specialist services, therefore training material will be provided for use to adapt as appropriate. Aims and Objectives of the PNMH Level 1 Training: Improve Awareness of Perinatal Mental Health Raise awareness of the potential impact of parental mental health issues/difficulties on children Improve understanding of the referral pathways to Perinatal mental health services and the benefits of joint working Gain an overview of Perinatal Mental health. Gain an understanding of the importance of keeping the child in mind Gain insight into the impact on the children within the family and on their emotional development Gain full guidance on referral pathways and criteria for Perinatal Mental Health Community Service (in Kent) Content to include: Importance of Perinatal Mental Health: including prevalence, costs of undiagnosed/untreated PMNH problems, maternal suicide, NHS Long Term Plan, Recognition of Mental Illness: including symptoms of anxiety and depression, mood disorders including bipolar, schizophrenia. What is normal (expected changes, postnatal blues/pinks). Detail on different types of anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Postnatal Depression, Risk Factors. Treatment for PND, Post partum psychosis, Bipolar Affective Disorder, Red Flags (where will require urgent psychiatric assessment), Trauma. Introducing Childhood Development: developmental milestones- Birth, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12mths, up to 2 years, Impact of Perinatal Illness on Parent and Attachment: Developmental Theories, Bowlby' attachment theory, Stages of Attachment, Normal Attachment, Types of attachment (insecure avoidant, insecure resistant, insecure disorganised), effects of emotional abuse on child's development, key principles of good attachment, Mental Health Services and Referral Pathways- Primary Care Eligibility, Secondary Care Eligibility, Specialist Mental Health Services, Perinatal Mental Health Community Service, how to make a referral

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7429e2-f2ac-45fb-8a4f-3c03ae22f24e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,500 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDO'S |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2024 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7429e2-f2ac-45fb-8a4f-3c03ae22f24e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7429e2-f2ac-45fb-8a4f-3c03ae22f24e
  27th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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