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title: "H0900 - Provision of Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Training for NHS Wales"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069899"
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# H0900 - Provision of Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Training for NHS Wales

Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069899

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## Summary

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) awarded a contract to BRIEF Therapy UK Ltd for the provision of online, tutor-led Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) training aimed at NHS Wales. The training encompasses Levels 1-4 and an advanced train-the-trainer certification programme. The procurement process was completed via a direct award due to the specialised nature of the service, ensuring continuity and value for money. The contract, valued with no guaranteed spend, and structured as a non-committal call-off arrangement, spans from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, offering flexibility to commission services as required. The procurement stage has been completed in Cardiff, within the education and training services category, under Central Government regulations and Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in specialised training and psychological services. The unique requirements and delivery model needed for the SFBT training offer SMEs the opportunity to collaborate with central government bodies and further establish their niche expertise within the mental health sector. Businesses that can provide niche professional training services tailored to meet specific organisational needs and align with public sector standards would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) awarded a contract via Single Tender Action to BRIEF Therapy UK Ltd - Centre for Solution Focused Practice for the provision of online, tutor-led Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) training, covering Levels 1-4 and an advanced train-the-trainer certification programme. The contract provides essential continuation of psychological interventions training for the mental health workforce and will help relieve the signification waiting list built up for this training, reducing pressure on workforce development timelines and SMHWFP commitments. This agreement is established as a non-committal, call-off arrangement with the supplier. There is no guarantee of work, volume, or spend during the agreement period. Services will only be commissioned as and when required, subject to organisational need and availability of funding.

### Procurement Information

HEIW is awarded this contract via a Single Tender Action due to technical reasons, as no alternative suppliers can deliver SFBT training at the required scale, structure, and quality. The selected provider offers a unique delivery model aligned to workforce needs, with prior market testing confirming no viable substitutes. This approach ensures continuity of an essential training programme, addresses an existing waiting list, and delivers value for money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065259-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES; NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF15 7QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIEF THERAPY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 14:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065259-2026
- 19 May 2026 at 15:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045896-2026
- 14 May 2026 at 10:48 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044310-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065259-2026
  10th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045896-2026
  19th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044310-2026
  14th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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