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CP2598-24 - Connect 5 (or equivalent programme) and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Devon County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Devon County Council

Buyer Address: County Hall, Exeter, UKK43, EX2 4QD, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Claire Watkins

Contact Email: claire.watkins@devon.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: 01392382981

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
257770.0 GBP
Gross: 309324 GBP
Published
25 Jul 2025, 14:15
Deadline
19 Aug 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
80500000 - Training services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

DCC is seeking to engage with a single supplier to deliver/co-ordinate both 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) We are looking to commission a single contract, with either one provider delivering both elements or one lead provider,? to manage the proposed training offer.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

Link Description: 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.

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043218-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Connect 5 (or equivalent programme)

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 180,439

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 216,527

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-10-06T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)

Lot Title: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 77,331

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 92,797

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-10-06T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)

Documents

Document Description: 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.

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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