Planning

Provision of Positive Behaviour Model Training

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 13:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Hampshire County Council, involves the provision of Positive Behaviour Model Training. The process is currently in the planning stage with a focus on engaging suitable suppliers. It falls under the industry category of training services, specifically targeting training for staff at children's homes across Hampshire, United Kingdom. A significant milestone for this project is the market engagement scheduled for 6th February 2026. The training will support the needs of children's homes within the Hampshire County and is expected to begin on 1st May 2026, running through until 30th April 2029. The initial procurement phase involves meeting suppliers via MS Teams to discuss delivery models and practical approaches, which will inform the final tender specification.

This opportunity presents substantial potential for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in positive behaviour support and physical intervention training aligned with the Restraint Reduction Network standards. Businesses with a focus on trauma-informed care and a track record of working with children's services would be well-suited to this tender. The contract has a gross value of £360,000, creating ample opportunities for specialised training providers to contribute to enhancing care in children's homes across Hampshire. Given the scope, companies with the capacity to deliver tailored training for varying needs, including disability considerations and risk management in Secure Children's Homes, would find this project particularly worthwhile.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Positive Behaviour Model Training

Notice Description

The service covers needs associated with ten children's homes delivered by Hampshire County Council within the current Hampshire County Council boundaries, which require their staff to access positive behaviour support trainings. Hampshire County Council operates nine open residential children's homes providing 33 placements, plus a Secure Children's Home. Children are typically 10-17 years old but some homes may admit from age 6. Homes are located across Hampshire (north, central, south). This includes a newly developed provision for children with complex behaviours, including those subject to Deprivation of Liberty Orders; the environment is designed to flex levels of restriction to individual need. The cohort is dynamic, with periods of low or no physical intervention, but incidents can occur unpredictably; staff confidence and currency of training are therefore critical. The Secure Children's Home is an Ofsted registered Secure Children's Home approved by the Secretary of State to restrict liberty under section 25 of the Children Act 1989; it cares for up to 10 children aged 10-17 whose risks may necessitate higher levels of control than in open homes. Use of restraint are higher than open children's homes. It utilises CCTV , and Safety Pod(tm) equipment. In this setting there are additional lawful, last resort restraint measures to reduce immediate risk or when behaviour presents a serious risk. The provider must be trauma informed and ensure any physical interventions are used safely, proportionately, and as a last resort, tailored to each child's needs and experiences. Aims and Objectives * Promote quality of life, dignity, choice, inclusion. * Prevent challenging behaviour through proactive, needs led practice. * Rights based practice using least restrictive approaches. * Consistency across staff and settings. * Understand behaviour as communication; teach functional assessment. * Contribute to and utilise individualised behaviour support plans and proactive strategies. * Embed de escalation and crisis management; teach safe physical skills only when necessary and lawful. * Strengthen data recording, review, and learning. * Foster positive relationships and staff confidence in applying the chosen model. The training should include initial training and refresher training and the scope of the training must include; a) Core curriculum for all residential staff, including managers and agency staff. b) Physical intervention training aligned to Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) standards and relevant UK legislation; include decision making, dynamic risk assessment, disengagement/breakaway, and restrictive skills only where justified by training needs analysis. c) Safety Pod(tm) module specific to the Secure Children's Home and any open home where Pods are used; include safe and trauma informed use, risk assessment, and integration into care/support plans. d) Trainer consultancy for home specific needs (e.g., disability considerations, environment adjustments). e) For the Secure Children's Home the training provider must support independent oversight of incidents and continue to annual reporting to the Safeguarding Children Partnership in line with Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018).

Planning Information

The Council is seeking to meet with suitable suppliers interested in providing relevant training and is seeking to engage with the market on Friday 6th February. The Council would like to meet individually with all interested suppliers via an MS Teams call to understand how the different delivery models available, their practical applications and the practical approach that different suppliers take. This information will be used by the Council to help inform the specification to ensure the best outcome for our service users. Interested Suppliers wishing to attend should register (if not already registered) on the Council's e-tendering platform, In-tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home) and 'Express Interest' against the project 'CS28297 Provision of Positive Behaviour Model Training'. Suppliers will then need to complete a form to confirm name of attendees and provide an email address so a MS Teams meeting can be set up.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006653-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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