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Contract for Training Services for Staff in Children's Social Care

WHICKHAM SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE

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06 Nov 2024 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Council has awarded a contract titled "Contract for Training Services for Staff in Children's Social Care" to Fox & Associates Consulting Ltd. The procurement falls under the Education and Training Services category, with a focus on developing a toolkit to enhance the Children's Social Care service. The contract value is £89,110, and the services will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process followed a selective method as a call-off from the NEPO514 Dynamic Purchasing System for External Training. The tender has completed its award stage with the contract period running from 15 October 2024 to 14 October 2028. The initial tender period ended on 6 September 2024.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Fox & Associates Consulting Ltd, an SME, has been selected to deliver the training services, illustrating a pathway for similar businesses to engage in public sector tenders. Businesses specialising in training and education services, especially those with expertise in social care frameworks and tools, are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The procurement underscores the value of dynamic purchasing systems and the strategic importance of developing a cohesive approach to staff training within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Contract for Training Services for Staff in Children's Social Care

Notice Description

Gateshead Council have appointed a provider to develop a 'toolkit' of models, language, key concepts and tools which can be embedded across the Children's Social Care service and used consistently to help to deliver good outcomes. Call-off from NEPO514 - Dynamic Purchasing System for External Training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9de3dd99-b015-44fe-a265-8ef735bec4b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c01fa7a0-ec1a-4b07-93ea-90ded29825e2
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,110 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,110 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2024 - 14 Oct 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WHICKHAM SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE
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

FOX & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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