--- title: "Suicide Prevention Training Workshops" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7ba07aef-b398-47f9-99a5-4e568fe82017" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7ba07aef-b398-47f9-99a5-4e568fe82017" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ba07aef-b398-47f9-99a5-4e568fe82017.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ba07aef-b398-47f9-99a5-4e568fe82017.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-07-05" --- # Suicide Prevention Training Workshops Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ba07aef-b398-47f9-99a5-4e568fe82017 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7ba07aef-b398-47f9-99a5-4e568fe82017) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ba07aef-b398-47f9-99a5-4e568fe82017.json) ## Summary The Kent County Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Suicide Prevention Training Workshops," targeting the education and health services industry in the United Kingdom. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with an expected contract commencement date of November 2, 2021, and a contract duration of approximately 30 months, concluding on March 31, 2024. The total budget for this tender is up to £240,000, with an annual budget of £40,000 for the first three years and an estimated £40,000 for subsequent extensions. The invitation to tender will be advertised in August 2021, and submissions are expected by early September 2021. This contract offers substantial opportunities for organisations that specialise in educational and training services, especially those with experience in mental health and community support initiatives. Businesses that can deliver adaptable training programmes tailored to local issues, and those capable of providing blended learning formats that include both virtual and face-to-face sessions, will be well-positioned to compete. The successful bidder will play a vital role in enhancing community awareness and support around suicide prevention, aligning with the critical goals of the Kent and Medway Suicide Prevention Strategy. ## Notice Suicide Prevention Training Workshops In accordance with the 2021-25 Kent and Medway Suicide Prevention Strategy, Kent County Council (KCC) is working with the NHS Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to find an organisation or consortium of organisations to deliver suicide prevention training across Kent and Medway. Two types of training should be offered throughout the lifetime of the contract; * Suicide Prevention Training 3hr workshops aimed at people (16+) supporting adults. * Suicide Prevention Training 3hr workshops aimed at people (16+) supporting children and young people The ultimate goal of this suicide prevention training programme is to reduce deaths lost to suicide. This is realistic goal if three objectives are achieved with delegates who participate in training; * Increased awareness of suicide prevention issues and techniques * Increased confidence to speak to someone who may be at risk of suicide * Increased awareness of the available services within Kent and Medway KCC is looking for an organisation(s) that has a track record of successfully delivering similar services and is able to develop and deliver bespoke courses to support the outcomes above as well as addressing particular priority areas or issues that are relevant in the local context. They will also be required to promote the local support services. Nationally available, "off the shelf" training products will not be considered unless they have the flexibility to explore local issues and promote local services. A blended offer of virtual and face to face training is required, and the provider will be expected to monitor and report on the impact of the training against the three objectives above. It is the Council's intention to award a contract for delivery commencing in October 2021 and the contract running until 31 March 2024 (approximately 30 months). There will be an optional extension of up to three years depending on available funding (36 months). The maximum contract value is up to PS240,000 comprised of 40,000 per annum for 3 years and an estimated PS40,000 per annum for subsequent years. The Invitation to tender will be advertised via the Kent Business Portal in August and the deadline for tender submissions expected to be early September 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebeb7423-e5d5-45be-ab12-248ef0b8ca93 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement 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 | 5 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jul 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £240,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Penenden Heath | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 5 Jul 2021 at 14:36 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebeb7423-e5d5-45be-ab12-248ef0b8ca93 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebeb7423-e5d5-45be-ab12-248ef0b8ca93 5th July 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b937fcff-17db-eb11-810c-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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