--- title: "PIN (Prior Information Notice) Advanced Practice, Mental Health Training Course" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f26edc75-c4fe-4e07-914f-b109300096ce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f26edc75-c4fe-4e07-914f-b109300096ce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f26edc75-c4fe-4e07-914f-b109300096ce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f26edc75-c4fe-4e07-914f-b109300096ce.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2021-10-05" --- # PIN (Prior Information Notice) Advanced Practice, Mental Health Training Course Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f26edc75-c4fe-4e07-914f-b109300096ce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f26edc75-c4fe-4e07-914f-b109300096ce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f26edc75-c4fe-4e07-914f-b109300096ce.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Health Education England (HEE), which is looking to advance the delivery of the Advanced Practice, Mental Health Training Course through a Prior Information Notice (PIN). The financial envelope for this initiative is set at £2,160,000. This contract is positioned in the health education industry and primarily focuses on services. The deadline for expressing any concerns regarding the commissioning intentions is 30 days from the publication date, with the closing date for this PIN on 4th November 2021. The anticipated start date of the contract is 15th November 2021, lasting until 14th November 2024. This tender creates significant opportunities for universities and educational organisations engaged in health training and specialised mental health curriculum support. Given that Health Education England intends to directly award the contract to five specified universities, this scenario presents a unique chance for these institutions to maintain programme continuity and enhance service delivery. Other organisations that offer training services aligned with advanced practice in mental health may also consider strategic partnerships or explore alternative avenues by addressing any concerns through the established e-Tendering Portal. ## Notice Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are putting out this notice as a PIN (Prior Information Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award. Please note that this is not a Tender opportunity and that the contracting authority intends to direct award the contract to the following providers London South Bank University; Sheffield Hallam University; University of Salford; University of Huddersfield and University of Coventry. This is to maintain programme continuity and to upscale delivery through the five Trust sites across the seven Regions which have been identified, it is proposed we retain the current providers for the next 3 years in order maintain a high level of service provision. This will support the continuity of training to students in line with the AP-MH Curriculum and Framework who are accredited by the by the Centre for Advancing Practice as they are seen as the only organisation capable of providing support such as to meet specific requirements to support Advanced Practice Mental Health Training Course. Heath Education England [HEE] believe that London South Bank University; Sheffield Hallam University; University of Salford; University of Huddersfield and University of Coventry are the only provider organisation to support the continued development, delivery and management of the Advanced Practice, Mental Health Training Course. The financial envelope for the contract is PS2,160,000. If any provider has concerns with the commissioning intentions outlined within the published documentation, please raise this via the e-Tendering Portal in the first instance within 30 days of the date of this Prior Information Notice. The case for direct award can be found on the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects The closing date of this PIN is midnight on the Thursday 4th November 2021 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f06fdda-7442-4402-9212-5921afc45c47 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Nov 2021 - 14 Nov 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,160,000 | | 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 | HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 4PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 5 Oct 2021 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f06fdda-7442-4402-9212-5921afc45c47 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f06fdda-7442-4402-9212-5921afc45c47 5th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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