Scope
Reference
5913615
Description
The Workforce Development Training - Motivational Interviewing Courses focuses on the development and delivery of training and capacity building for those working in substance use services and other related service areas where substance use is pertinent. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, person-centered way of having conversations about change. Through four core processes of engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning, MI unearths and builds upon a person's intrinsic motivations for change. Specific strategies based on the psycholinguistics of change are applied within a spirit of partnership, acceptance, compassion, and evocation.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,464,900 excluding VAT
- £1,757,880 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2032
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for any period or periods together
totalling no more than 48 months, plus 18 months emergency extension.
Extension exercised where the Buyer gives the Supplier no less than three Months' written
notice before the expiry of the current Contract Period.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right for additional training and an option for ongoing practitioner support groups or communities of practice.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 August 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 August 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quality - Mandatory Quality Assessment | Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation. |
Quality |
| Quality - Scored Quality Assessment | 70% as detailed in the Tender documentation. |
Quality |
| Social Value | 10% as detailed in the Tender documentation. |
Quality |
| Price | 20% as detailed in the Tender documentation. |
Price |
Weighting description
The Award Criteria is as detailed in the Tender documentation.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Public Health Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGGH-1787-BZLL
12-22 Linenhall Street
Belfast
BT2 8BS
United Kingdom
Email: palsarmagh.sourcing@hscni.net
Website: https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service
Summary of their role in this procurement: Tendering service for Health Service NI entities.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWNJ-1991-NGDW
Pinewood Villa, Longstone Hospital, 73 Loughgall Road
Armagh
BT61 7PR
United Kingdom
Region: UKN07 - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Contact organisation
Contact Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service for any enquiries.