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Provision of Training for Staff in Adult Social Care Services

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2025 at 12:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Council has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of training services for staff in adult social care. The project, titled "Provision of Training for Staff in Adult Social Care Services," falls under the education and training services industry category (CPV: 80000000). This initiative focuses on upskilling workers in Gateshead's adult social care sector and residential services. The procurement's total value is GBP 28,530, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The contract, awarded to Talking Life Ltd, commenced on 9th January 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2025, with delivery focused in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from the NEPO514 Dynamic Purchasing System for External Training.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and development within the adult social care sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this tender especially suitable due to its focus on enhancing skills within a key public sector. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive and engaging training programmes that improve staff retention and career development in adult social care will be particularly well-suited to future opportunities of this nature. By participating in such tenders, companies can establish a strong presence in public sector procurement, foster long-term business growth, and contribute to the professional development of social care workers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Training for Staff in Adult Social Care Services

Notice Description

Gateshead Council has appointed a training provider to produce and deliver a comprehensive training program aimed at upskilling residents who work in adult social care in Gateshead and in residential services at Gateshead Council. This initiative seeks to encourage people to remain in work, to engage and be supported in learning opportunities they may not otherwise have access to and to develop themselves to progress in the adult social care profession. Call-off from NEPO514 - Dynamic Purchasing System for External Training. This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6abee51d-518e-4c14-94c1-68d300a892c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8a7f88-ce31-457b-9911-e2515b2719e3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,530 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,530 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TALKING LIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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