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Bespoke Training for Teaching Staff - Trauma and Mental Health

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Oct 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

Hartlepool Borough Council has undertaken a procurement process titled "Bespoke Training for Teaching Staff - Trauma and Mental Health." This procurement falls under the services industry category and is situated in Hartlepool, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage with the contract becoming active on 26th June 2025 and concluding on 25th June 2026. This direct procurement method was executed below the threshold without competition to secure trauma-informed training services from Trauma Informed Schools CIC. The initiative is funded by the Department for Education's SEND and AP Change Programme, requiring the funds to be utilised by 31st March 2026.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specializing in providing educational and therapeutic training services, particularly those focusing on trauma and mental health. SMEs similar to Trauma Informed Schools CIC, known for delivering high-quality, specialized training programs, would find this type of contract beneficial for business growth. The contract involves delivering Level 5 Diplomas and Senior Leadership courses, which are integral to developing inclusive practices within Hartlepool's educational framework. Businesses with expertise in school services and staff training could leverage similar opportunities to expand their influence and clientele within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Bespoke Training for Teaching Staff - Trauma and Mental Health

Notice Description

This contract serves as an exemption to HBC's Contract Procedure Rules and comprises the following bespoke training for teaching staff: - Level 5 Diploma in Trauma and Mental Health Informed School and Communities training. - Senior Leadership training (2 day course) This is grant funded via Change Programme. Hartlepool Borough Council has been allocated funding from the Department for Education's SEND and AP Change Programme which aims to improve outcomes and experiences for children and young people with SEND or in AP and their families. The funding is time limited and must be spent by 31/3/2026. Some of this funding will be utilised to cover the cost of accredited Level 5 diplomas in trauma and mental health informed school and communities for 9 delegates. This particular training provider has been chosen as they are a nationally recognised company renowned for delivering trauma informed training which includes therapeutic practice. Other potential offerers did not include this in their offering. HBC will also commission a 2 day Senior Leadership course with this funding which will be offered to all schools to ensure inclusive practice is consistent across all schools.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aab0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063342-2025
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

80410000 - Various school services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,843 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2026 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
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRAUMA INFORMED SCHOOLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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