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Medication Training for Children's & Adults Workplace

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Jan 2026 at 13:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Medication Training for Children's & Adults Workplace," focusing on safety training services in the social care sector. This project, conducted in the United Kingdom, involves providing training to staff working in settings such as residential, supported living, domiciliary, and nursing homes. Initiated without a public competition due to its status below the financial threshold, the contract was awarded on 16th January 2026 to Opus Pharmacy Services Ltd. The contract commenced on 24th November 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 23rd November 2027, with potential for a one-year extension based on satisfied performance.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services within the healthcare and social care sectors, particularly those with expertise in medication administration and safety. Small to medium enterprises, like Opus Pharmacy Services Ltd, can benefit from such contracts as they expand their service offerings to local councils and public authorities. Organisations with experience in developing comprehensive training schemes tailored for a range of care settings can effectively compete in such tenders, offering innovative solutions that address the unique challenges faced by social care professionals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medication Training for Children's & Adults Workplace

Notice Description

The delivery will primarily target residential workers who work with children and young people, with a smaller contingent of staff from various children's services and adult social care. Staff from adult social care include providers from a range of settings, including residential, supported living, domiciliary and nursing. Additionally, charities and voluntary organisations that support vulnerable adults may also be in attendance. It is crucial that the trainer possesses a comprehensive understanding of handling and administering medication to children and young people, as well as the appropriate responses in medication situations such as errors and missed episodes of administering medication.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003886-2026
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

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2027 1-2 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
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementpmo@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPUS PHARMACY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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