Tender

Provision of Positive Behaviour Model Training

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

22 Apr 2026 at 14:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 13:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council is actively seeking a provider for the "Provision of Positive Behaviour Model Training", aimed at enhancing staff capabilities in their children's residential homes across Hampshire, UK (region UKJ3). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, following initial planning activities, with Hampshire County Council acting as the buyer. Interested parties have until 18th May 2026 to submit their proposals, with the contract set to commence on 6th August 2026 and potentially extend until 5th August 2029. This procurement falls under the "Below threshold - open competition" method suitable for service offerings in "Training services", specifically focused on trauma-informed practices and restraint reduction aligned with legislative standards.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specialised in training services, particularly those capable of delivering tailored, trauma-informed behavioural support training. The successful bidder will support consistent staff training across multiple children's homes, with a focus on enhancing safety and communication skills within a legal framework. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in health and safety risk management, and the ability to adapt training to individual home needs, stand a favourable chance. Providers skilled in utilising safety equipment like the Safety Pod™ and integrating comprehensive training modules will be well-suited to compete in this procurement, offering substantial benefits in fostering staff confidence and enhancing service user dignity and inclusion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Positive Behaviour Model Training

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council requires a training provider to deliver Positive Behaviour Model Training to staff at the Councils children's residential homes. 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). 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. 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. The successful provider will be required to; - provide training to all staff currently working across the homes (approximately 230), - ensure that new staff across the life of the contract receive training - All staff receive refresher training as required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is a extension period of one year maximum with a value excluding VAT of PS80,000.

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/036694-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
6 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Aug 2026 - 5 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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