Award

Training Package

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Feb 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of a "Training Package" focused on social care, with Bond Solon Training Limited as the supplier. This procurement, classified under education and training services, falls within the sub-central government public authority sector. Located in Durham, UKC14, the project commenced on 5 January 2026 and will run until 4 January 2027. The procurement process was conducted below the threshold using an unknown method, with the contract status now active, reflecting its completion stage attained on 12 February 2026.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those focusing on social care courses. The package includes discounts and flexible options for additional training courses, creating potential for further engagements based on service area needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Bond Solon Training Limited could find this tender advantageous, with tailored training programmes and e-learning options that can cater to both children's and adults' social care sectors. Business growth potential lies in offering innovative training solutions and expanding service offerings through increased engagement with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Training Package

Notice Description

Enhanced Partner Plan which includes: Access to 15 days of social care courses (children's or adults') within 12 months. The rates provided equates to about a 25% discount. Option to add further courses within the same period at 18.5% discount. 15% discount on Bond Solon public courses within the 12-month period. Free access to 16 x e-learning BIA Legal Update. Additional BIA Legal Update e-learning places available at a 35% discount. If using the package for in-house BIA qualification, the training fee is included of upward of 16 people. We can accept an additional four places, to a maximum of 20 people. The Enhanced training package entitles us to a further 15% discount on these places, Initial training procured will be 6 days training in mental capacity 4 days training in CHC 5 days training in BIA qualifications 8 BIA registration fees Purpose and objectives

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0652d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012961-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOND SOLON TRAINING

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