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<p>The procurement stage of the mental health pilots is underway. The Skills Funding
Agency published an invitation to tender (ITT) on the 5<sup>th</sup> January 2015
for organisations in direct receipt of Community Learning funding and on the register
of training organisations, with a closing date of 6<sup>th</sup> February 2015.</p><p>
</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Learning providers will design courses in collaboration with
local mental health services. External evaluators will assess the impact of different
delivery approaches, including reduction in participants’ use of medical services,
progression to further learning / training and return to work.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>
</p><p>The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has committed £20 million
to the mental health pilots over two years (£5m 2015-16 and £15m 2016-17).</p><p>
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