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title: "Post Graduate Certificate Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)"
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# Post Graduate Certificate Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-865301a3-9f7b-47d0-9130-1d89b80335f3

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## Summary

Durham County Council is seeking to engage in a public procurement process for the delivery of a Post Graduate Certificate as Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP). The procurement, classified under health services, aims to develop five new AMHPs to meet legal requirements outlined in the Mental Health Act (1983). The contract, awarded to Northumbria University, has a total value of £26,500 and spans from 1st September 2022 to 30th June 2024. The tender period concluded on 17th June 2022, and the procurement method utilised was an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in mental health services and professional training programmes. With a focus on providing qualified AMHPs, this contract is particularly well-suited for organisations capable of delivering high-quality academic instruction and practical training. Business growth can stem from partnerships with local authorities and educational institutions, enabling broader service offerings and enhancements in community mental health support.

## Notice

Delivery of a specialist post-qualifying award enabling the development of 5 new Approved Mental Health Professionals. It is a legal requirement for Local Authorities to provide Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) to undertake Assessments under the Mental Health Act (1983). The training of new AMHP's is a priority area for the service. Northumbria university is the only Higher Education Institute in the North East approved to run the AMHP programme. AMHPs throughout the region are trained on the programme and all Local Authorities are part of a consortium, which input into and evaluate the programme. The ensure quality training which meets Durham County Council's needs. The cost for each trainee is PS2,650 for 2022/23. We have internally recruited 5 staff eligible to commence the programme for year 1 with a potential extension of one year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb85fdf0-5cae-4f15-b5d1-fec1ea849962 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,500 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2022 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb85fdf0-5cae-4f15-b5d1-fec1ea849962

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb85fdf0-5cae-4f15-b5d1-fec1ea849962
  29th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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