Workforce Development Training

This procurement process is managed by Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service (BSO PaLS), with the aim of offering Workforce Development Training. The contract specifically addresses education and training services within the health and social work sector. The training will be delivered in Northern Ireland (UKN) and involves collaboration with the NI Public Health Agency.

The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, dated 17 April 2025, with active contracts signed just before, on 16 April 2025. The method implemented is an open procedure under legal basis CELEX 32014L0024. The process includes training courses focusing on substance use workforce, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing.

The estimated contract value is £4,292,628 GBP over a duration of approximately three years, with options for extension up to 48 months and an 18-month emergency extension. These tenders provide valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in training and development within health and social care to expand their reach. Companies like ACTION ON SUBSTANCE THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND RELATED TRAINING ASCERT have already been awarded active contracts, highlighting the potential for other small and medium-sized enterprises to gain traction in this market.

Businesses that offer high-quality, impactful training programmes focused on substance use, harm reduction, and mental health can particularly benefit from this procurement effort. This will not only provide valuable services to the community but also allow businesses to build significant relationships with public health agencies and other stakeholders within the health sector.