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con_28344 - EYCDT - Safeguarding Module Development

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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26 Sep 2025 at 14:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, based in London, has completed the awarding stage of a public procurement process titled "con_28344 - EYCDT - Safeguarding Module Development." This procurement falls under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services and Training Programme Services, with a key focus on safeguarding training for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The process was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The award for this tender was announced on 24th July 2025, with the contract starting on 1st September 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026, spanning multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond. The total value of the tender was evaluated at £201,000, but the awarded contract is valued at £136,500.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in training programme services. With a focus on providing quality safeguarding training, it is well-suited for experienced suppliers capable of delivering comprehensive module development. The project's scope and locations offer growth potential for SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by their suitability criteria. Ultimately, this tender could serve as a model for further projects within the public sector education domain, fostering partnerships and expanding service offerings for enterprises capable of meeting these developmental and educational needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

con_28344 - EYCDT - Safeguarding Module Development

Notice Description

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) safeguarding consultation1 which took place 22 April 2024 to 17 June 2024 highlighted that time, resource and cost pressures can lead to settings only being able to access poor-quality safeguarding training which insufficiently tests knowledge retention. Many responses called for a free, high-quality safeguarding training offer provided by the Department.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f2ef48b-b1b1-4304-afaa-a569cf4a0c2a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£201,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
samantha.turnbull@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
44

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

VIRTUAL COLLEGE

Further Information

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