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DCMS : Safeguarding Training in Youth Work

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Oct 2025 at 11:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Hartlepool Borough Council focuses on "DCMS: Safeguarding Training in Youth Work," situated in Hartlepool with services impacting the UKC11 region. The process is classified under the social work and related services category. This initiative has reached the award stage as of 15 October 2025, following a completion status of the tender phase. With a direct procurement method employed, the contract was awarded to Psych-Logical Ltd without competition, under a below-threshold criterion. The contract, valued at £13,930 net and £16,716 gross, was signed on 1 October 2025, marking its active tenure from 1 October to 31 October 2025.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in youth work safeguarding and social services, particularly those that can offer specialised training and insights in these domains. As Hartlepool Borough Council is a sub-central government public authority, suppliers like small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in related areas might find favourable growth prospects. The opportunity is tailored to businesses with specific expertise in safeguarding training within a youth work context, making it suitable for organisations seeking to leverage unique knowledge in safeguarding practices and training.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCMS : Safeguarding Training in Youth Work

Notice Description

This is a one-off procurement and is grant funded. An exemption has been employed and is therefore outside of HBC Contract Procedure Rules. The Local Youth Transformation Pilot review identified 9 key areas for development across Hartlepool Youth Services that could be funded by the pilot in line with the grant conditions. Safeguarding in youth work was an area that came up as a need locally. Psych-Logical are a local organisation employing someone is both a practising youth worker and specialist safeguarding trainer - a unique mix. The trainer has a real insight in relation to safeguarding to deliver a deeper understanding, knowledge and confidence in dealing with safeguarding situations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065545-2025
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,930 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 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
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hartlepool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PSYCH-LOGICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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