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TAQA Assessors Programme for Independent Sector Adult Social Care Providers

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 May 2022 at 11:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Durham County Council seeking a programme to deliver the TAQA Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement for staff at adult social care providers. This tender, described as the "TAQA Assessors Programme for Independent Sector Adult Social Care Providers," falls under the education and training services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 26th May 2022, while the contract period spans from 1st September 2022 to 30th August 2023. The total contract value is £27,080, with Bishop Auckland College selected as the sole supplier following a single supplier negotiation method.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that can deliver educational services, particularly in vocational training and assessments tailored towards adult social care. Businesses specialising in training and development, as well as those with experience in working with local authorities, are well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement processes. The partnership with a formal training partner like Bishop Auckland College also suggests potential collaboration opportunities for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TAQA Assessors Programme for Independent Sector Adult Social Care Providers

Notice Description

Procurement of a programme from Bishop Auckland College (BACOLL) to deliver the TAQA Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement to staff working for DCC commissioned adult social care (ASC) providers. BACOLL is a formal partner to the Care Academy and currently deliver the level 3 diploma in H&SC to providers on a rolling programme which will provide the qualification and the student base required for the students on this programme to undertake their work-based assessments to complete the qualification. This is a single supplier negotiation as the course complements existing fully funded programmes already being delivered through BACOLL and promoted by the Care Academy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25fedc0a-e901-4bbf-b557-a29820a314d4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£27,080 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,080 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 30 Aug 2023 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
Lesley Champion
Contact Email
lesley.champion@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000266110

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
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BISHOP AUCKLAND COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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