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title: "Workforce Development Training"
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# Workforce Development Training

Buyer: BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049364

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## Summary

This procurement process is managed by Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service (BSO PaLS), with the aim of offering Workforce Development Training. The contract specifically addresses education and training services within the health and social work sector. The training will be delivered in Northern Ireland (UKN) and involves collaboration with the NI Public Health Agency. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, dated 17 April 2025, with active contracts signed just before, on 16 April 2025. The method implemented is an open procedure under legal basis CELEX 32014L0024. The process includes training courses focusing on substance use workforce, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing. The estimated contract value is £4,292,628 GBP over a duration of approximately three years, with options for extension up to 48 months and an 18-month emergency extension.

These tenders provide valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in training and development within health and social care to expand their reach. Companies like ACTION ON SUBSTANCE THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND RELATED TRAINING ASCERT have already been awarded active contracts, highlighting the potential for other small and medium-sized enterprises to gain traction in this market. Businesses that offer high-quality, impactful training programmes focused on substance use, harm reduction, and mental health can particularly benefit from this procurement effort. This will not only provide valuable services to the community but also allow businesses to build significant relationships with public health agencies and other stakeholders within the health sector.

## Notice

Workforce Development Training

### Lot Information

Training courses / programmes for the substance use workforce who work directly with individuals and families affected by problematic substance use

Workforce Development Training. Additional information: The estimated value stated in II.1.7 is for 3 years plus provision for up to 48 monthsextension, plus 18 months emergency extension and includes 50 percent contingency forpotential increase in demand. It is not a guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.

Options: Following the initial Contract period of 3 years there is a provision for up to 48 months extension, plus 18 months emergency extension.

Renewal: This Contract is subject to renewal dependent on the clients requirements.

Training courses / programmes for the substance use workforce on substance use harm reduction

Workforce Development Training. Additional information: The estimated value stated in II.1.7 is for 3 years plus provision for up to 48 months extension, plus 18 months emergency extension and includes 50 percent contingency for potential increase in demand. It is not a guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.

Options: Following the initial Contract period of 3 years there is a provision for up to 48 months extension, plus 18 months emergency extension.

Renewal: This Contract is subject to renewal dependent on clients requirements.

Training courses for the substance use, mental health and tobacco workforce on motivational interviewing

Workforce Development Training. Additional information: The estimated value stated in II.1.7 is for 3 years plus provision for up to 48 months extension, plus 18 months emergency extension and includes 50 percent contingency for potential increase in demand. It is not a guarantee of uptake or minimum demand.

Options: Following the intial Contract period of 3 years there is a provision for up to 48 months extension, plus 18 months emergency extension.

Renewal: This Contract is subject to renewal dependent on clients requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016037-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,292,628 |
| Lots value | £4,292,628 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,810,228 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | NI PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY; PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE |
| Locality | ARMAGH |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT61 7PR |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTION ON SUBSTANCE THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND RELATED TRAINING ASCERT |

## 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

- 17 Apr 2025 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016037-2025
- 21 Feb 2025 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006940-2025
- 23 Aug 2024 at 10:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027004-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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