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title: "Mental Health First Aid - Instructor Training (online) Service"
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# Mental Health First Aid - Instructor Training (online) Service

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59d05e21-9684-41ec-b86b-de541492f665

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is seeking proposals for the "Mental Health First Aid - Instructor Training (online) Service," aimed at enhancing mental health training capacity in the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs). This procurement is classified under health services and falls under the "open" procurement method, specifically an open procedure below the threshold. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 18th January 2021, with the contract period commencing on 25th January 2021 and concluding on 24th January 2022. The total contract value is £36,800, and the training is focused on improving mental health systems across various regions, including British Overseas Territories and the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in mental health training and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, given their ability to provide tailored training solutions and engage effectively with local communities. Establishing partnerships or collaborations with mental health professionals could further enhance the competitiveness of bids submitted for this opportunity, facilitating growth in a critical area of public health.

## Notice

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) provides funding to Public Health England (PHE) from the Conflict Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) to improve global health security, tobacco control, to strengthen activities in relation to mental health and obesity in the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs). Ministries of Health among the UKOTs have highlighted as a priority the training of staffing groups and the general public in understanding mental health problems and being able to recognise when these occur in those they come into contact with. They are seeking to increase training capacity in Mental Health First Aid. PHE (The Authority) have agreed to incorporate this in the programme of support for 2020/21. The programme objective for the work in mental health is: Strengthened mental health system in each UKOT with increased capability to address the burden of mental health. The organisation required to deliver this output will need to meet the requirements as detailed in the specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/633e95cf-ce2b-49d1-8ae5-a7697d06a41c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2021 - 24 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,800 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 5EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale South |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2020 at 08:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/633e95cf-ce2b-49d1-8ae5-a7697d06a41c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/633e95cf-ce2b-49d1-8ae5-a7697d06a41c
  23rd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=50393
  Link to Bravo

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