Suicide First Aid (SFA) Training Programme in Southwark

" The contract falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and follows an open procedure procurement method. This contract involves delivering 900 Full SFA training places and 500 SFA Lite training places to front line staff over five years, with a target completion within two years. The procurement was in the "award" stage as of 7th March 2025, with the contract period starting on 16th February 2024 and ending on 16th February 2029.

The total contract value is £88,778 GBP, awarded to The Jen Group. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), specialising in training services. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive health and social work services training will find this contract particularly beneficial for growth.

Such companies can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio, demonstrate their training effectiveness, and establish a presence in the public health sector, aligning with Southwark's Preventing Suicides Strategy 2023-2028.