Invitation for Tender: Development, Hosting and Evaluation of E-Learning Modules for Dual Diagnosis Awareness

National Dual Diagnosis Programme, NMHDU

Organisations are invited to tender to develop, host and manage four online learning modules which target people who would like to raise their awareness of Dual Diagnosis (mental health and substance use) across England.

The materials for the four modules have been developed and will form the basis of the completed educational package. Each module is expected to take 30-60 minutes to complete, and must be freely accessible to a range of professionals and members of the public. The intention is that there should be no cost to the end user to access and complete the learning modules.

The modules will relate to learning at level 1 of the dual diagnosis capabilities framework Closing the Gap  http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/EducationalResourcesHub.ink

Added functionality required includes the option to produce reports to NHS organisations who can collate numbers of staff who have completed modules, as part of their training strategies.

 

High numbers of practitioners would be expected to engage in the learning process, with a particular focus on targeting practitioners involved in the delivery of both substance use and mental health services.

Project Aims and Objectives

 

Aims

  • To support Practitioners, Carers and people receiving services to gain a greater awareness and understanding of dual diagnosis
  • Ensure that the learning opportunity is accessible and appropriately targeted
  • Support workforce development in Mental Health and Substance Misuse settings

Objectives

  •  Practitioners, Carers and the public feel more capable and confident in understanding issues concerning dual diagnosis
  • Practitioners are encouraged to go on to deliver evidence based interventions, in line with NICE recommendations and pursue further education relevant to dual diagnosis practice
  • For Practitioners to be able to identify and work positively with families who are coping with dual diagnosis and signpost them to this awareness raising resource

Delivery

Project deliverables will include:

  • Disseminate details of how practitioners and others can access the learning modules. Develop a marketing plan in collaboration with the National Dual Diagnosis Programme

  • Make arrangements to host the project online for a minimum period of 12 months from first access to learners

  • Assess baseline knowledge of learners in the modular areas

  • Agree final format and functionality required for each module

  • Develop online learning modules in collaboration with the PROGRESS group of Nurse Consultants in Dual Diagnosis who will act as content advisors and peer reviewers, where required. A learning library (or link) should be developed to support the modules providing learner’s access to case studies, articles, research and other web resources as appropriate. There is an existing library resource hosted on the PROGRESS website www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk

  • Undertake pre-launch testing

  • Measure any differences in knowledge and attitudes between pre and post learning for individuals

  • Evaluate against the objectives for the project

  • Produce a periodic report to the NMHDU, with quantitative data concerning usage, and any qualitative data concerning learner’s experiences

Project Outcomes

 Evidence changes in confidence and understanding for learners post learning

Project Review and Monitoring

  • Project will be supported and informed on an ongoing basis by the PROGRESS group and by NMHDU
  • Further monitoring and advice will be with the National Programme Lead, as and when required.

Finance and Costs  

Bids are welcomed to include delivery of all four modules concurrently hosting for 12 months period in the first instance

Tender Documentation to download

S1 Form of Tender Parts 1-3

S2- (Basic) Conditions

S4 Schedule of Prices

S5 Administrative Address

S6 Confidential Information

DH formal Annex A (Services)

    Please submit tender documents by post to

     

    Jackie Bienaime

    For National Dual Diagnosis Programme Lead
    National Mental Health Development Unit
    Wellington     House,
    133-155 Waterloo Road,
    London SE1 8UG

    Or by e-mail to

     

    Jackie.Bienaime@dh.gsi.gov.uk

     

    For further information or to discuss any elements of the tender, please contact Tom Dodd on 07887 743157 tom.dodd@nmhdu.org.uk or Ann Gorry on 07880500181 ann.gorry@nmhdu.org.uk

     

     Closing Date for Submissions:  Monday 1st March 2010