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title: "Provision of Soft Skills Training and Listening Support for Selected Army and Civilian Personnel"
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# Provision of Soft Skills Training and Listening Support for Selected Army and Civilian Personnel

Buyer: ARMY COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68ffba1a-d5f5-41e1-977d-d4ecba2c1f59

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Soft Skills Training and Listening Support for Selected Army and Civilian Personnel" is being conducted by Army Commercial, based in Andover, England. The contract, valued at £135,900, falls under the personnel-training services category and utilizes an open procurement method. The contract period commenced on 6th November 2017 and will conclude on 5th November 2020. The tendering stage has concluded, with the award published on 4th December 2017, following the tender period which ended on 3rd October 2017.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in training and personal development, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering soft skills training and psychological support. Companies that can provide experienced instructors for courses addressing topics such as loss and bereavement, stress management, and compassion fatigue will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could facilitate business growth through valuable partnerships with the Armed Forces and the potential for repeat contracts at the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Centre and various Garrisons.

## Notice

Visiting Officers Training Course Support - contractor is required to instruct on the VO training course, act as a facilitator, a syndicate leader for the role play element on day three of the course, and generally assist in the management of the course over the three days as required. Ten three day courses are run each year at the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Centre (AFCC), Amport House, Hants and up to a possible eight in some of the more distant Garrisons. Process and procedures are addressed in the morning by Army HQ and the 'soft skills' in the afternoon. Current programme consists of First Meeting and Listening Skills (75mins), Loss and Bereavement (75mins), the Grieving Family (60mins) followed by preparation for Role Play. Caring for the Carers Course Support - This is a residential course and the contractor is required for the whole period of three days and two nights. The contractor is to present, participate and lead discussions on Loss & Bereavement, Compassion Fatigue, Self-Profiling, Emotion and Stress. Join in the evening activities of quizzes and various therapies acting as an observer and where necessary or appropriate as a Listener. Casualty Notification Officers/Visiting Officers Decompression and Debrief Workshops - The contractor is required to present lead discussion on Loss & Bereavement, Compassion Fatigue, and Stress in 2 x 45 min central sessions. Students then break into syndicates to discuss their personal experiences as CNO or VO against their training, supporting the family, coping with stress and supporting themselves. Requirement is for contractor to act as one of the group leaders. Stand-by CNO/VO Decompression and Debrief Workshops Support - Ten courses are run annually at the AFCC, Amport House and 2 courses in Germany. The contractor may be asked to assist in these courses should existing arrangements be unsuccessful.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba268b0c-1469-43d1-a4a4-101774edb283 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2017 - 5 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,900 |
| 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 | ARMY COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE AFTER TRAUMATIC EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79632000 - Personnel-training services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2017 at 12:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba268b0c-1469-43d1-a4a4-101774edb283
- 4 Dec 2017 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba268b0c-1469-43d1-a4a4-101774edb283

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba268b0c-1469-43d1-a4a4-101774edb283
  4th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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