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Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAPs) Training

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2025 at 15:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has concluded the award stage of the procurement process for the provision of bespoke training for Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAPs) Training. This process, under the industry category of Education and training services, involves three ten-week courses designed to equip senior staff within County Durham care homes with clinical and management skills, akin to a Registered Nursing Course. An open procedure was used for this procurement, which has been awarded to Caring For Care Limited for a contract value of £23,865. Key dates include the tender period ending on 15th January 2025, with the contract period running from 3rd February 2025 to 2nd January 2026. The delivery location for this training is within England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the healthcare training sector to engage in valuable contracts that address national shortages in nursing staff by upskilling care home staff. Companies that specialize in healthcare education and training, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke and advanced courses, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The successful implementation of this training programme not only supports growth in business but also contributes significantly to improving healthcare services in County Durham by effectively expanding the capabilities of care home professionals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAPs) Training

Notice Description

To purchase the provision of bespoke training 3 ten week courses for the delivery of CHAPS (Care Home Advanced Practitioner) training. The programme is to equip senior staff within County Durham care homes (nursing) with clinical and management skills, it adheres to many aspects of a Registered Nursing Course. The ongoing national shortage of nurses is likely to last for a number of years, therefore the CHAPs role is in response to the pressure that is being experienced in County Durham, This training course will assist by equipping staff with the skills to support the nursing staff more effectively. The new CHAPs role allows healthcare professionals to work alongside nursing colleagues and take on additional responsibilities, creating a solution to the national shortage of nurses experienced across the care sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96f40dcd-871e-47f5-8764-525bd1bdb5a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e0b4136-6d1a-42c4-a1c9-8b28d697a960
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,865 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,865 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 2 Jan 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UJ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARING FOR CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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