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Motivational Training

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Widnes, UK, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Motivational Training." This training aims to support the Practice Model for Children’s social care and falls under the services industry category. The contract was awarded to Alasdair Cant & Associates Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise located in Cambridge, UK. The direct procurement method was utilised, involving below-threshold spending without competition, with the procurement stage reaching the award and contract stage. The contract was signed on 24th March 2025, and it is scheduled to run from 31st March 2025 to 1st October 2025, with a gross value of £97,704.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services, especially those with expertise in motivational training tailored for social care models, to gain experience and credibility by working with local government bodies like Halton Borough Council. While the contract has been awarded to a single supplier, companies in similar industries can look for comparable opportunities by leveraging their knowledge and creativity to propose innovative training solutions. Securing such contracts can significantly aid in expanding a company’s portfolio and fostering relationships with public sector entities.

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Notice Title

Motivational Training

Notice Description

Training to contribute to the Practice Model for Children's social care

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029426-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,704 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 1 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
julie.leong@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALASDAIR CANT & ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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