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Foster Carer Online Training Platform

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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24 Sep 2025 at 08:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the City of Doncaster Council for the provision of a Foster Carer Online Training Platform. This contract falls under the education and training services industry category and is located in Doncaster, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted by direct award below the threshold without competition, reflecting specialised requirements and limited competing alternatives. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 28th March 2025. It covers the period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with an option for a 12-month extension. This strategic partnership leverages the expertise of Flourish Learning Ltd, ensuring continuity and a low-risk approach to service delivery.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational platforms, particularly those adept at providing niche and tailored training solutions. SMEs with capabilities in fostering service technology can find a competitive edge due to the specialised nature of the contract requirements. Companies that focus on creating, maintaining, and evolving digital platforms may explore future opportunities with the Council as they consider developing their own platform solution in the coming years. This engagement highlights prospects for businesses that are capable of providing innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with public sector regulations and objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Foster Carer Online Training Platform

Notice Description

The service area has explored alternatives, however given the niche nature of the training platform and the specialised requirements of the fostering service, other options are limited. Building a new platform internally is deemed resource intensive at this time but will be explored further in 12 months. Retaining the current incumbent provider is the most feasible and low risk option.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a0ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059105-2025
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
£27,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategicprocurementteam@doncaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLOURISH LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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