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Social Care Webinar Training

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2026 at 08:10

Summary of the contracting process

This contract, titled "Social Care Webinar Training," was awarded by Durham County Council, aiming to provide a suite of live webinar training for social care staff in County Durham. The procurement process utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and it falls under the industry category of training services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Aspect Training Limited on 27 March 2026. The contract period will run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030. Located in the North East of England, this initiative supports the delivery of education in vital subject areas such as nutrition, sepsis management, respiratory conditions, and dementia awareness, with each session conducted four times a year.

Businesses operating in training services, particularly those specialising in healthcare education, have promising opportunities for growth through participation in similar tenders. This contract welcomes involvement from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Organisations capable of delivering professional training and engaging with social care personnel could greatly benefit from these procurement opportunities, especially those based in or familiar with the North East region. By participating, such businesses can expand their reach and impact within the public health sector, fostering the development of potent training programmes tailored to social care needs.

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Notice Title

Social Care Webinar Training

Notice Description

A suite of live webinar training for social care staff in County Durham supporting the delivery of safe and effective care. Four taught sessions per year across 8 subject areas 1. Nutrition and hydration 2. Sepsis awareness and management 3. Respiratory conditions 4. Bowel management 5. Risk assessment 6. Care planning 7. Defensible documentation 8. Dementia Awareness

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fed772d4-4c29-4336-9022-622151017adb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8d22f86-6449-45c6-899c-4c04e28fe42e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,360 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,360 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 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
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 5UQ
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)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPECT TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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