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title: "Connect 5 Training Programme"
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buyer: "NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
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# Connect 5 Training Programme

Buyer: NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049bd2

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## Summary

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded the contract titled "Connect 5 Training Programme," classified under Health services (CPV: 85100000). This service contract aims to equip the non-mental health workforce across Fylde and Wyre with essential skills to support individuals experiencing mental health issues. Key dates include the contract award date on 2nd October 2024, a start date of 1st May 2024, and an end date of 31st March 2025. The entire contract value is £22,374, and the project location is Preston, UKD4. The procurement process concluded with the award stage, utilising a direct award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the standard Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health training services, particularly those with expertise in mental health. Companies that can provide high-quality, innovative training solutions and demonstrate a commitment to social value and reducing health inequalities are well-positioned to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) similar to the successful supplier, N-Compass Towards A Brighter Future Ltd, can leverage such contracts to expand their footprint in the public health sector and establish valuable relationships with NHS bodies, thereby enhancing their long-term business growth potential.

## Notice

The provision of a Connect 5 Training Programme. The aim of the Connect Five Training is to equip the non-mental health workforce across Fylde and Wyre with the skills and knowledge to assess and assist someone who might be experiencing a mental health issue and to enable them to gain the support they need to recover.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Connect 5 Training Programme. The aim of the Connect Five Training is to equip the non-mental health workforce across Fylde and Wyre with the skills and knowledge to assess and assist someone who might be experiencing a mental health issue and to enable them to gain the support they need to recover. Contract Start Date: 01/05/2024 Contract End Date: 31/03/2025 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS22,374 however the final contract value is still to be finalised. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 01/10/24 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033758-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,374 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | N-COMPASS TOWARDS A BRIGHTER FUTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 12:26 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033758-2024
- 18 Sep 2024 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029824-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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