PIN (Prior Information Notice) Parent Carer Peer Support Worker Training

Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are putting out this notice as a PIN (Prior Information Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award. Please note that this is not a Tender opportunity and that the contracting authority intends to direct award the contract to the following provider The Charlie Waller Trust.

This is to support delivery of a pilot to train Children and Young Peoples' Mental Health Parent/Carer Peer Support Workers and their supervisors in the community, including but not limited to generic services, crisis and eating disorders. There is currently a significant shortfall in the children and young people's mental health workforce.

Heath Education England [HEE] believe that The Charlie Waller Trust is the only supplier with the requisite expertise and experience to provide HEE with this knowledge in parent carer peer support worker training needs tailored to meet the specifics of those who provide care for their child or young person.

The financial envelope for the contract is £100,000 Ex. VAT

If any provider has concerns with the commissioning intentions outlined within the published documentation, please raise this via the e-Tendering Portal in the first instance within 30 days of the date of this Prior Information Notice.

The case for direct award can be found on the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects

The closing date of this PIN is midnight on the 26th February 2022