Tender

Domestic Abuse Training for City of York Council Staff

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 10:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council is seeking proposals for the development and delivery of domestic abuse training courses, aimed at enhancing the skills of their staff. This procurement process falls under the 'services' category and invites participation through an open competition method. The training is specifically designed to improve professionals' ability to identify signs of domestic abuse and effectively safeguard victims. The contract value is estimated at £84,000, with a submission deadline on 2nd March 2026, via the YORtender system. This initiative is classified under 'staff training services' for the UK region UKE21 and operates under legal basis 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for training providers, especially those specialising in domestic abuse awareness and response training. Organisations that can demonstrate a high-quality training offering will benefit, as the evaluation will prioritise quality over cost. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically noted as suitable for this opportunity. Successful bidders will have the chance to forge a significant partnership with the City of York Council, enhancing their portfolio and presence in the public sector training market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Training for City of York Council Staff

Notice Description

The City of York Council (CYC) wishes to commission the development and delivery of domestic abuse training courses for key professionals working for City of York Council. Objectives include: * To improve professionals' understanding of, and ability to spot signs of, domestic abuse * To ensure professionals can effectively risk assess and safeguard victims * To improve professionals' confidence and professional practice in responding to victims of domestic abuse The key outcomes the provider should achieve are * Improved skills in recognising and responding to domestic abuse by key specified professionals within the CYC workforce . * Improved confidence and self-esteem in responding to domestic abuse * Improved accuracy in risk assessing and safeguarding victims of domestic abuse

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0647a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010291-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Samantha Maynard
Contact Email
procurement@york.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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