Workforce Development Training - Motivational Interviewing Courses

The public procurement process for the "Workforce Development Training - Motivational Interviewing Courses" is led by the NI Public Health Agency, located in Belfast, UK. This initiative focuses on training within the health and social work services, explicitly aimed at those engaged with substance use services. Utilizing an open procedure, the procurement journey has culminated in a contract award dated 18 September 2025, with a start date of 1 October 2025, running until 30 September 2028, with provisions for extensions.

The contract, valued at approximately £1,464,900, is part of a larger commitment totalling £1,757,880, falling under the education and training services category (CPV: 80000000). The award stage confirmed the supplier as OIWILLO TRAINING CO. LTD., showcasing tailored opportunities for service delivery in Northern Ireland. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in educational and health services to engage in a developmental and collaborative environment.

SMEs, particularly those adept in motivational interviewing and training, could find fruitful avenues for growth, enhancing their delivery capacity and refining methods geared toward substance use interventions. The open procedural approach underscores a level playing field for competent suppliers ready to make impactful contributions in the public health domain. Moreover, the contract includes options for enhancing practitioner support, affording further business expansion opportunities through additional training services.