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Baby Massage and Train the Trainer

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Sep 2024 at 10:30

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract named "Baby Massage and Train the Trainer," classified under the health services industry category. This procurement was for face-to-face accredited baby massage training up to March 2024, targeting the South East region in England. The contract, valued at £25,000, was awarded to Hands on Babies Ltd. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation, below the threshold, with significant key dates including a tender period ending on 12 December 2023, and a training delivery period from 2 January 2024 to 31 March 2024.

This tender presents growth opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises that specialise in health and training services. The project requires experienced training providers familiar with public training delivery, administration, and feedback. It offers a comprehensive platform for businesses involved in health training to expand their services within a public sector framework and build their reputation within the local government sector, particularly for those who can manage small-scale but impactful training programmes effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Baby Massage and Train the Trainer

Notice Description

Overview of Requirement Baby Massage We would like to purchase an accredited face to face Baby Massage training programme to train 40 workers countywide, including Early Help workers, within the financial envelope available. Train the Trainer model Additionally, we would like to purchase an accredited face to face Baby Massage Train the Trainer model to 8 workers, who have had previous experience of delivering baby massage to parent facing classes to Mums, Dads and carers. The training provider must be a current accredited training provider for the delivery of this activity. Undertaking this training in a phased way up to March 2024 will help to embed practice. The training programme will need to be flexible to ensure that practitioners have the time planned to participate in the programme. Bids must include access to and cost of training, staffing time, and quality of training. The training delivery period is anticipated to be across approximately three months between January 2024 and 31 March 2024. KCC will coordinate a list of delegates and the provider will be responsible for the overall administration, including the invitation and booking of attendees. The Provider must have demonstrable experience in delivering this training. The provider should be familiar with all processes associated with training delivery including training agendas and delegate feedback forms. The training programmes needs to be relevant to practice and mindful of learning styles, ensuring equitable accessibility when required. Training should be participatory, interactive and include opportunities to engage throughout. Outcomes and Delegate Feedback The provider will ensure that feedback from delegates attending the programme informs continual development and shapes potential future baby massage training arrangements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81d6770a-27d5-48d6-a8eb-9cd05306a649
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7809a4c5-c7fe-4ffc-83e6-0b57d09d6142
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HANDS ON BABIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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