Award

Gambling Related Harms Training for Professionals & Educational Resource Pack

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jan 2026 at 11:19

Tender

13 Aug 2025 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council have successfully concluded a procurement process to address gambling-related harms through a training programme and an educational resource pack. The contract, awarded to "Gambling with Lives", focuses on enhancing professional awareness and providing educational tools for young people aged 11 to 19. This initiative falls under the services industry, specifically staff training services, and will be delivered primarily within the UKF22 region, covering Leicester and Oakham. The procurement utilised a below-threshold open competition method, resulting in a contract valued at £186,250, and was awarded in October 2025. The design phase will commence in November 2025, with training delivery set to occur between April 2026 and March 2028.

This initiative presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational program development, professional training, and social advocacy, particularly those focusing on gambling harms or related social issues. SMEs and VCSEs that have a solid background in creating and delivering educational content may find this contract aligns well with their expertise. Furthermore, the incorporation of comprehensive training approaches, including ‘train the trainer’ programmes and the development of resource packs, offers avenues for businesses to engage in long-term partnerships with local government bodies, contributing to sustainable community welfare interventions.

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Notice Title

Gambling Related Harms Training for Professionals & Educational Resource Pack

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council (the Council's) have successfully awarded a provider to design, develop and deliver a training programme for professionals on gambling related harm, and to produce a standalone educational resource pack to support the delivery of sessions on gambling related harm to children & young people, aged 11 to19. The procurement process was carried out by undertaking a Request for Quote (RFQ). The contract will commence on 03 November 2025 until 31 March 2028 (03/11/25 - 31/03/26 the design phase, 01/04/25 - 31/04/27 year 1 training delivery, 01/04/27 - 31/04/28 year 2 training delivery. The total contract value is PS186,250

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0586d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002562-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£186,250 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£186,250 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£186,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commissioning.support@leics.gov.uk, commissioning@rutland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Rutland
Electoral Ward
Oakham South
Westminster Constituency
Rutland and Stamford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAMBLING WITH LIVES

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