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title: "CBC-1712-Q-TH Motivational Interviewing Training requirements - Public Health Integrated Behaviour Change - AWARD"
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# CBC-1712-Q-TH Motivational Interviewing Training requirements - Public Health Integrated Behaviour Change - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cc95310-1525-4120-9ab2-619e2f2edffd

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of motivational interviewing training as part of its Public Health Integrated Behaviour Change Service (IBCS). The tender, classified under Administrative healthcare services (CPV 75122000) and Health services (CPV 85100000), aims to support residents in quitting smoking and losing weight. The procurement process is in the award stage with the contract commencing on 11th November 2024 and continuing until 31st March 2026. The project location is the East of England, primarily based in Bedfordshire with a postal code SG17 5TQ. Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 14th October 2024.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities for providers specialising in healthcare training and behavioural change services. Specifically, it is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver, manage, and assess an in-house training and support package. Given the focus on motivational interviewing to incite and sustain behaviour change, businesses that excel in healthcare services, staff training, and public health initiatives will find this tender particularly relevant. The awarded supplier for this contract is Applied Wellbeing, based in Reading.

## Notice

Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, and Milton Keynes shared Public Health team are developing an Integrated Behaviour Change Service (IBCS) that will be delivered and managed in-house. The service will embed motivational interviewing throughout the practice of the IBCS through guidance, training, and support. To achieve this vision, we are commissioning a provider to create, deliver and assess a staff training and support package that centres on motivational interviewing and other relevant approaches to initiate and maintain behaviour change. The initial aim of the service will be to support residents to quit smoking and/or lose weight. Please see attached Requirements document for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c68acdbd-4a92-4a37-8259-44353974013c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,500 |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APPLIED WELLBEING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 08:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c68acdbd-4a92-4a37-8259-44353974013c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c68acdbd-4a92-4a37-8259-44353974013c
  29th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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