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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-049bd5

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## Summary

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded the contract for the 'Connect 5 Training Programme' under the Provider Selection Regime. This procurement falls within the Health services category and will take place in the UKD4 region, specifically in Preston. The contract, valued at £25,350, was awarded via a direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, set to begin on 1st April 2024 and end on 31st May 2025, focuses on delivering an evidence-based training programme aimed at enhancing mental health and wellbeing support across public-facing workforces.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in providing health services, training and development programmes, especially those with a focus on mental health. Companies that can deliver high-quality training, enhance workforce skills, and contribute to mental health resilience would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract's emphasis on empowering public-facing workforces to better handle mental health issues offers a substantial growth avenue for specialists in health and wellbeing training, opening doors for both established providers and small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their service portfolio.

## Notice

The provision of a Connect 5 Training Programme. Connect 5 is an evidence-based training programme. Any public facing workforce can undergo this training. The training helps to build confidence, skills and competencies required to have conversations about mental health and wellbeing. It provides tools to empower others so people can take proactive steps to build resilience and look after themselves. Connect 5 reflects that you do not need to be a mental health specialist to support people with emotional and mental health problems.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Connect 5 Training Programme. Connect 5 is an evidence-based training programme. Any public facing workforce can undergo this training. The training helps to build confidence, skills and competencies required to have conversations about mental health and wellbeing. It provides tools to empower others so people can take proactive steps to build resilience and look after themselves. Connect 5 reflects that you do not need to be a mental health specialist to support people with emotional and mental health problems. Contract Start Date: 01/04/2024 Contract End Date: 31/05/2025 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS25,350 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/033755-2024 |
| 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 | £25,350 |

## 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 | BLACKPOOL CARERS CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 12:14 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033755-2024
- 18 Sep 2024 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029831-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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