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DHSC: SFG measures TSO and Business training

DHSC

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11 Apr 2025 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed an open below-threshold procurement process for the development and delivery of training courses on Defra's single-use vapes ban and imminent legislation changes under the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. The procurement, classified under "Education and training services," targeted expertise in creating courses for Trading Standards Officers and relevant businesses, such as retailers and suppliers of tobacco and vapes, across various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the Isle of Man. The tender period concluded on 7th March 2025, with the contract period running from 21st March 2025 to 20th March 2026. The value of the contract was £115,000 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses proficient in educational and training services, especially those geared towards compliance with health regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable candidates due to the contract's provisions. By securing this contract, businesses can expand their portfolio and have a significant impact on public health and social care sectors through specialised training. The awarded contract to the Chartered Trading Standards Institute underscores the importance of having relevant expertise in both legislation and training delivery.

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Notice Title

DHSC: SFG measures TSO and Business training

Notice Description

This was completed as a below threshold open tender, being made publicly available to any organisations which have expertise in developing training courses for Trading Standards Officers in England. Expertise in developing courses for businesses to understand the legislation is also required. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) supports Ministers in leading the nation's health and social care to help people live more independent, healthier lives for longer. DHSC has sought to secure a supplier who will develop and deliver a training course for Trading Standards Officers and relevant businesses (retailers and suppliers of tobacco and vapes) on Defra's single use vapes ban and the changes that will be introduced as a result of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, subject to Royal Assent.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f7b63b1-994b-40d7-8d0c-4cc838479b4d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b573945f-6ca4-453a-84d8-7ed921c89a6b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,968 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DHSC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARTERED TRADING STANDARDS INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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