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title: "Connect 5 (or equivalent programme) and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05667b"
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# Connect 5 (or equivalent programme) and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05667b

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## Summary

Devon County Council has completed a public procurement process for the delivery and coordination of mental health training programmes, specifically the Connect 5 programme and the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), under the procurement title "CP2598-24 - Connect 5 and ASIST". The contract, intended to enhance mental health support services, is located in the UK region UKK43, with the buyer based in Exeter. The open procurement method used is reflected in the awarded status dated 3 November 2025, following a thorough selection process. These contracts have an initial period starting on 20 October 2025, ending on 31 March 2027, with possible renewals extending to 2029.

These training services, valued at £309,324 gross for both lots, present significant growth opportunities for businesses in the training and health sectors, particularly those with experience in developing or running well-being programmes and interventions. Organisations can benefit from the sustained contract period and potential renewals, fostering long-term partnerships with the local authority. Enterprises with capabilities in mental health training, especially those equipped to adapt and innovate in response to specific programme requirements like Connect 5 and ASIST, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this sector can enhance a company's reputation and expand its footprint in public health service provision, highlighting the importance of quality service delivery to secure such contracts.

## Notice

To deliver/co-ordinate 2 lots of training on behalf of Devon Public Health: Lot 1 - Connect 5; including Youth Connect 5 (or equivalent programme) Lot 2 - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

### Lot Information

Connect 5 (or equivalent programme)

Connect 5 is a three-part programme undertaken in 3 modules, enabling organisations and individuals to identify the level of mental health and wellbeing training required for their needs.

Renewal: 2 possible extensions: 12 months + 12 months

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

ASIST provides participants with practical skills and knowledge to effectively recognise those who may be at risk of suicide, conduct a suicide prevention intervention, and develop a safety plan with the person to connect them to further support.

Renewal: 2 possible extension 12 months + 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070508-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £257,770 |
| Lots value | £257,770 |
| Awards value | £184,050 |
| Contracts value | £184,050 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER, |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK43 Devon CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PETE'S DRAGONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2025 at 14:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070508-2025
- 7 Oct 2025 at 07:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062678-2025
- 25 Jul 2025 at 14:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043218-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070508-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062678-2025
  7th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043218-2025
  25th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
  The tender documents associated with this procurement are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at the Authority's e-tendering portal (Procontract) https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Direct link to the competition advert on the Authority's e-tendering portal (Procontract) https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=32ad2eca-3d69-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Click on the Competition Advert link and you can then express an interest in this opportunity by clicking the green button "Log in and register interest in this opportunity". Once you have expressed an interest, the system will automatically allow you access to the project documentation that will be stored within "My Activities" in your account on the system.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.petesdragons.org.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=32ad2eca-3d69-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
- https://www.devon.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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