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Moving and handling of people training

Leicestershire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Dec 2025 at 15:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 13:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, located in Leicester, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the "Moving and Handling of People Training" programme. This procurement falls under the adult and other education services category, aimed at training care staff in essential handling techniques to ensure safety and compliance with regulations. The contract commenced on 1st December 2025 and is active for three years, with a potential extension for an additional year. The training sessions will be held at County Hall, Glenfield, Leicestershire, a facility equipped with necessary handling tools. The procurement process employed was open competition below threshold, emphasising its accessibility among various service providers, and was concluded under the light touch regime specifically for the services industry. Notable key dates included the enquiry period ending on 3rd October 2025 and the tender submission closing on 10th October 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training and adult education services, particularly those adept in handling training for healthcare staff. Companies with advanced expertise in manual handling and safety regulations, such as Aspect Training Ltd, which is currently the supplier, are well-suited to fulfil the contract requirements. Businesses focusing on quality training delivery and possessing qualified trainers stand to gain from this project, offering scope for collaboration with learning and development departments to custom-tailor training materials and methodologies. The contract prioritises quality assurance while also highlighting sustainability and social value enhancement, promoting growth for SMEs within the educational services sector eager to expand their portfolio of public sector collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Moving and handling of people training

Notice Description

Provision of moving and handling of people training to staff in key roles in the organisation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One extension of twelve months at the council's sole and absolute discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079007-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80511000 - Staff training services

80520000 - Training facilities

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,459 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leicestershire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Postcode Area
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
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Aspect Training Ltd

Further Information

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