Preliminary Market Engagement - Making Every Contact Count, Mental Health First Aid and Suicide Prevention Training

" This initiative is under the category of health and social work services, specifically targeting the delivery of training services. The location for this procurement is the Southwark area in London, United Kingdom (UKI44 region). A key milestone in this process includes the submission of a questionnaire by 3rd November 2025, as part of a market engagement exercise.

This exercise aims to gather insights from current service providers on training programmes, which will assist the Council in forming a comprehensive procurement strategy. The eventual contract period is slated to begin on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those offering training in mental health and suicide prevention.

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this procurement especially accessible as the suitability criteria encourage their participation. The engagement phase allows organisations to provide input and shape the future procurement, potentially leading to more tailored business opportunities. Businesses with expertise in innovative training delivery and promotional strategies will be well-positioned to form a competitive advantage in this procurement.