--- title: "Positive Behavioural Support Workforce Development" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8d0d2a2d-86a1-4146-97ac-0d42e39120ef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d0d2a2d-86a1-4146-97ac-0d42e39120ef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d0d2a2d-86a1-4146-97ac-0d42e39120ef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d0d2a2d-86a1-4146-97ac-0d42e39120ef.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2017-02-20" --- # Positive Behavioural Support Workforce Development Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d0d2a2d-86a1-4146-97ac-0d42e39120ef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d0d2a2d-86a1-4146-97ac-0d42e39120ef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d0d2a2d-86a1-4146-97ac-0d42e39120ef.json) ## Summary NHS Shared Business Services is conducting a tender for the "Positive Behavioural Support Workforce Development" programme in the health and social work services industry. This procurement process, currently in the active tender stage, invites qualified providers to deliver training aimed at enhancing support for individuals with learning disabilities and complex behaviours. The maximum contract value is £100,000, with the contract period set from 3 April 2017 to 30 March 2018. Interested bidders should submit their proposals by 4pm on 10 March 2017, using the EU-Supply Portal to access the necessary documents. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those focused on health and social care. Organisations that offer expertise in Positive Behavioural Support and have experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs will be well-suited to compete. The initiative aims to improve the qualifications of support staff and benefits from multi-disciplinary approaches, meaning businesses that can demonstrate a commitment to professional development and evidence-based practices will stand out in their proposals. ## Notice NHS Central London CCG, on behalf of North West London Clinical Commissioning Groups (the CCGs) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced Providers to submit a proposal for delivery of training that will improve the quality of support received by people with learning disabilities and/or autism who also have a mental health needs, or behaviour that challenges, by equipping family members and support staff with the skills to support them in a way that maximises wellbeing and minimises potential risks. A range of established and comprehensive training programmes which embed that values and practice of Positive Behavioural Support across the North West London Transforming Care Partnership. The overall programme will consist of distinct training courses for family carers, front-line social care staff, supervisory and managerial social care staff and professionals within community learning disability teams. The roll out of the training across organisations and partners will support the transformation of local support arrangements to minimise the risk of people being unnecessarily admitted to inpatient settings, and to facilitate prompt and effective discharges from inpatient settings. Expected outcomes from the training are: * Individuals with intellectual disabilities and behaviours that challenge will benefit from high-quality, evidence-based support delivered by competent professionals working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. * Practitioners will benefit from professional development and occupational standards. * Organisations supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and behaviours that challenge will be able to employ practitioners with a greater degree of certainty about competence and quality. * Commissioners will have a greater understanding of the nature and use of PBS in practice. The maximum contract value is PS100,000 for delivery from April 2017 to March 2018. Potential Bidders, intending to provide a quotation are now invited to register an interest and access the procurement documents via the electronic procurement portal EU-Supply available at https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com. Once you have logged into the EU-Supply Portal, SEARCH FOR TENDER REFERENCE 26864. **The DEADLINE for bid submissions through the EU-Supply Portal, is 4pm Friday 10 March 2017**. Registration on EU-Supply is FREE and the attached EU-Supply - Quick User Guide will be helpful. If you need technical support on the EU-Supply Portal, please contact the EU-Supply Helpdesk on 0800 840 2050 or support@eu-supply.com. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3a46285-f392-4e7c-9fdf-0c56156fa539 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC1N 2TD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2017 at 11:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3a46285-f392-4e7c-9fdf-0c56156fa539 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3a46285-f392-4e7c-9fdf-0c56156fa539 20th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cbd89f94-0429-4f5c-90a5-8b947509b2fd ## Notice URLs - https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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