--- title: "Train the Trainers Mentoring Programme in Barking and Dagenham" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d5c1949-4739-482d-a7c8-e22a35c77b16" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d5c1949-4739-482d-a7c8-e22a35c77b16" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d5c1949-4739-482d-a7c8-e22a35c77b16.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d5c1949-4739-482d-a7c8-e22a35c77b16.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2021-12-24" --- # Train the Trainers Mentoring Programme in Barking and Dagenham Buyer: N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d5c1949-4739-482d-a7c8-e22a35c77b16 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d5c1949-4739-482d-a7c8-e22a35c77b16) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d5c1949-4739-482d-a7c8-e22a35c77b16.json) ## Summary The "Train the Trainers Mentoring Programme" is a public procurement initiative led by the N E L Commissioning Support Unit, aimed at enhancing peer mentoring for students in Barking and Dagenham. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a crucial engagement deadline set for 7th January 2022. The controlled industry category is health services, reflecting the programme's focus on improving the emotional well-being of young people. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest by the specified deadline to potentially participate in this three-year project, which has an anticipated annual value of £40,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in youth mentoring, educational training, and health services. Organisations that can effectively manage peer support programmes and have a background in training youth workers or mentors would be particularly well-suited to respond. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as this procurement process aims to support diverse providers in delivering impactful mentoring services to enhance young people's access to emotional support. ## Notice NHS North East London Clinical Commissioning Group (NELCCG) are seeking an experienced provider to support a Train the Trainers mentoring programme in Barking & Dagenham (B&D). Train the Trainers is a school and community-based programme in which older students are trained to act as peer mentors for younger students who may be struggling with issues relating to their emotional wellbeing. Mentors and mentees meet with each other regularly for approximately 10 weeks. This programme trains young people (aged 15 - 17yrs) in B&D schools to become peer mentors through a 2-day accredited programme of learning. These mentors are then able to offer a 10-week programme of support all mentees (aged 12 - 14yrs) - a programme that offers both 1:1 support and group based positive activities. Aims of service: The 2 days of Training the Trainers as delivered by youth practitioners and the clinical lead for the programme. The attendees leave with; - A full understanding of the core principles of peer support and the underlying psychological theory that informs this programme - Knowledge on how to deliver this work, from recruitment of mentors and mentees through to the mentoring process itself and the supervision - Clarity around how to fully evaluate the impact of this work - An understanding of how to address safeguarding concerns that might arise within the programme - To offer accreditation for the young people on the programme This service supports the following outcomes: * Increased access to support networks and reduced isolation * Increased confidence leading to engagement with meaningful activities * Increased confidence, skills and motivation to self-manage * Increased strategies to support achievement of desired outcomes * Reduced anxiety and emotional distress, increased emotional resilience * Increased access to entitled support, which will aid recovery and carers in their caring role The service is anticipated to run for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years with an estimated value of PS40,000 per annum. If you would like to express an interest in this opportunity, please complete the attached Expression of Interest (EoI) form and return to nelcsu.enquiriesnelccg@nhs.net by no later than 12noon on Friday 7th January 2022. At the Commissioner's discretion, only those providers who evidence that they meet the above requirements may be taken through to the next round of the procurement process. Due to the time constraints for this process, you will be notified of your organisation's inclusion in the next stage in a timely manner. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04c0fabb-e51d-484e-a3d4-83a1e567a41f | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Jan 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 7NT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 24 Dec 2021 at 11:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04c0fabb-e51d-484e-a3d4-83a1e567a41f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04c0fabb-e51d-484e-a3d4-83a1e567a41f 24th December 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/089a074c-1d15-4bb7-8ae8-f53a141d163a Expression of Interest Form (EoI) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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