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title: "QU525 - Mental Health First Aid Training - AWARD"
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# QU525 - Mental Health First Aid Training - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6853d0fd-77d7-4382-9fb4-0939454a2905

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council is in the process of awarding a contract for Mental Health First Aid Training, designated as QU525. This procurement falls under the services category and is primarily focused on training services within community health. The tender period concluded on 29th September 2021, with the contract set to commence on 1st November 2021 and run until 31st May 2022. The total funding for this initiative is £127,000, provided by Public Health England, aimed at supporting various demographics across Birmingham. Interested suppliers were required to register on the council's e-tendering system and submit their quotations before the deadline.

This contract presents significant opportunities for community organisations, faith organisations, and community groups that specialise in mental health services and training. Businesses that cater to diverse demographic groups, including those supporting Black African and Caribbean, South Asian communities, and LGBTQ+ populations, are particularly well-suited to submit proposals. Successful organisations will not only fulfil a crucial service in their communities but also enhance their operational capabilities by receiving funding to expand their training offerings and support systems.

## Notice

Birmingham City Council is seeking to commission community organisations, faith organisations and community groups across Birmingham to provide Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training and Mental Health First Aid Instructor Training to their staff and communities. There is total funding from Public Health England of ?127,000, which has been allocated as per the table in section 2. Requirements/ Specification. This funding is only available until the 9th May 2022. The aim being that those trained will be able to support their staff and community experiencing mental health problems, ensuring effective conversations with their staff and community regarding their mental health. Staff who are trained to Instructor level will provide a legacy and an opportunity to roll out training more widely. Tenderers must be organisations working within the below table demographics. Lot 1A - MHFA and MHFA Instructor Training for organisations supporting Black African, and Black Caribbean Lot 1B - MHFA and MHFA Instructor Training for organisations supporting South Asian - Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indian Lot 1C - MHFA and MHFA Instructor Training for organisations supporting LGBT Lot 1D - MHFA and MHFA Instructor Training for organisations supporting Disability Lot 1E - MHFA and MHFA Instructor Training for organisations supporting Men Lot 1F - MHFA and MHFA Instructor Training for organisations supporting Chinese Lot 1G - MHFA and MHFA Instructor Training for organisations supporting Polish & Eastern European This contract will be for approximately 7 months, commencing November 2021 and expiring on 9th May 2022. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 29th September 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9649b66f-f81c-408f-82dc-060101d2e839 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,000 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | SOCIABILITY CARE; ST MARGARETS COMMUNITY TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
- 80561000 - Health training services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2021 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9649b66f-f81c-408f-82dc-060101d2e839

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9649b66f-f81c-408f-82dc-060101d2e839
  3rd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

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