Tender

Provision of Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing (OHSW) Training

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM

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Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is inviting tenders for the provision of Occupational Health, Safety, and Wellbeing (OHSW) training services. This tender is classified under health and first-aid training services within the public sector, specifically targeting organisations in the UK. As part of the procurement process, the Council aims to select a primary and a backup provider for a framework contract valued at £325,000 GBP. Interested parties should note the open competition procurement method, with submissions allowed electronically. The tender period closes on 16 March 2026, following an enquiry period ending on 6 March 2026. The successful tenderers will be expected to commence service delivery starting 1 August 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for experienced providers in health and safety training services, particularly those capable of offering competence-based programmes. Companies that specialise in staff training and wellbeing initiatives, with a capability to handle large public contracts, will find this tender especially appealing. The selection criteria favour SMEs, underlining the Council’s commitment to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. The contract includes a provision for adding additional courses as necessary, offering ongoing business development potential. With award criteria heavily weighted on price, quality, and social value, businesses that deliver high-quality services with competitive pricing will have a competitive edge.

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Notice Title

Provision of Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing (OHSW) Training

Notice Description

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (The Council) are commissioning a programme for the design and delivery of a range of tutor led, and where relevant, competence-based Health, Safety and Wellbeing training courses to support the Council's ongoing commitment to improve employee health, safety & wellbeing whilst meeting the Council's statutory duties. The service will be let as a framework contract with two providers being awarded a contract (one main provider and backup provider).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional H&S courses may be added should the need arise during the term of the contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012596-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lbbd.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BARKING
Postcode
IG11 7LU
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering

Local Authority
Barking and Dagenham
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Barking

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