Published date: 27 September 2024

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 21 December 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Training services - 80500000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£18,900

Procurement reference

SC230216

Published date

27 September 2024

Closing date

21 December 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

12 January 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

his training will complement an existing brief awareness raising film for non-health professionals on PNMH
Kent County Council are looking for a provider to deliver a virtual Level 1 Perinatal Mental Health training. This training is expected to be provided to non-health professional family hub workers.
We are aiming to ensure that training provided across the system is consistent and is developed by specialist services, therefore training material will be provided for use to adapt as appropriate.
Aims and Objectives of the PNMH Level 1 Training:
Improve Awareness of Perinatal Mental Health
Raise awareness of the potential impact of parental mental health issues/difficulties on children
Improve understanding of the referral pathways to Perinatal mental health services and the benefits of joint working
Gain an overview of Perinatal Mental health.
Gain an understanding of the importance of keeping the child in mind
Gain insight into the impact on the children within the family and on their emotional development
Gain full guidance on referral pathways and criteria for Perinatal Mental Health Community Service (in Kent)
Content to include:
Importance of Perinatal Mental Health: including prevalence, costs of undiagnosed/untreated PMNH problems, maternal suicide, NHS Long Term Plan,
Recognition of Mental Illness: including symptoms of anxiety and depression, mood disorders including bipolar, schizophrenia. What is normal (expected changes, postnatal blues/pinks). Detail on different types of anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Postnatal Depression, Risk Factors. Treatment for PND, Post partum psychosis, Bipolar Affective Disorder, Red Flags (where will require urgent psychiatric assessment), Trauma.
Introducing Childhood Development: developmental milestones- Birth, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12mths, up to 2 years,
Impact of Perinatal Illness on Parent and Attachment: Developmental Theories, Bowlby' attachment theory, Stages of Attachment, Normal Attachment, Types of attachment (insecure avoidant, insecure resistant, insecure disorganised), effects of emotional abuse on child's development, key principles of good attachment,
Mental Health Services and Referral Pathways- Primary Care Eligibility, Secondary Care Eligibility, Specialist Mental Health Services, Perinatal Mental Health Community Service, how to make a referral

Award information

Awarded date

3 January 2024

Contract start date

12 January 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2024

Total value of contract

£19,500

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

BARNARDO'S

Address

Spring Hill School,Palace Rd
RIPON
NORTH YORKSHIRE
HG4 3HN
GB

Reference

Charity Commission reference: 216250

Value of contract

£19,500

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

Yes

About the buyer

Contact name

Sam Wright

Address

Sessions House, County Road
MAIDSTONE
ME141XQ
England

Telephone

03000419624

Email

sam.wright@kent.gov.uk