Award

Childrens Services Training Provider

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

28 Aug 2024 at 09:30

Award Notice
Tender

02 Jul 2024 at 13:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process to appoint a supplier for delivering a range of children's services training. This tender focused on various programmes, such as Achieving Best Evidence, Trauma Informed Practice, and Introduction to Court Skills, amongst others. The training will cater to different staff groups, including Social Workers, Family Workers, and Personal Advisors. The awarded contract, valued at £68,790, has been secured by Talking Life Ltd and runs from 1st September 2024 to 30th April 2026, covering regions within England. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the initial tender documents published on 2nd July 2024 and the tender period closing on 16th July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in adult education and training services. It is particularly suited for SMEs given the tender's suitability criteria. Companies that have expertise in providing training for social care and children's services will find this contract an excellent avenue for business growth. Engaging in this procurement provides exposure to public sector requirements and facilitates partnerships with a well-established local authority, fostering both business credibility and the potential for future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Childrens Services Training Provider

Notice Description

Wirral Council are seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver a range of training for Children's Services, combining virtual and face to face for the following programmes: * Achieving Best Evidence (1 programme) * Trauma Informed Practice (2 programmes) * Introduction to Court Skills for Newly Qualified Social Workers (2 programmes) * Court Skills for Social Workers (2 programmes) * Child Development (2 programmes) * Motivational Interviewing (2 programmes) * Parental Mental Health (2 programmes) * Compassion Fatigue and Moral Injury The training will identify staff groups including Social Workers, Family Workers and Personal Advisors. Full details can be found within the tender documentation provided. The tender document and any additional information are accessible via The Chest portal, https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ to participate in this exercise please register your interest in the opportunity. Should you have any questions relating to the tender document please raise them via the 'messages' section on the portal. Additional information: The tender document and any additional information are accessible via The Chest portal, https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ to participate in this exercise please register your interest in the opportunity. Project ID DN724486 Should you have any questions relating to the tender document please raise them via the 'messages' section on the portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f08f2553-d146-4b17-9aad-3d5b98467ae0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22b50676-2314-477a-8b15-98b85b686452
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,790 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 30 Apr 2026 1-2 years
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
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 2AB
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
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
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TALKING LIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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