Tender

RQF and Associated Training across Adults and Children's Services

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Feb 2026 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council is initiating a tender process for RQF and associated training across Adults and Children's Services, with an open competition procurement method below the threshold. This tender falls under the Education and Training Services category and is located in the UKC12 region, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the tender stage, and interested parties must submit their proposals electronically by 16th March 2026. The service delivery is set to commence on 1st June 2026, lasting until 31st May 2030, with possibilities for renewal up to three additional 12-month periods.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, to provide educational and training services, which are vital for improving social care service delivery. The focus on quality, accounting for 75% of the award criteria, makes it ideal for businesses that specialise in offering tailored and high-standard educational programmes. Organisations with expertise in training compliant with OFSTED, DfE, and DOH standards will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Given the scope for renewal, it presents potential for sustained growth and market presence.

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Notice Title

RQF and Associated Training across Adults and Children's Services

Notice Description

Middlesbrough Council employs non Social Work qualified staff in its Adult and Children's Social Care Services. These staff require RQF and associated training to ensure they deliver safe and effective services, promoting independence well-being and choice whilst meeting the requirements of OFSTED, DfE and the DOH.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016119-2026
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£112,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 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
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC12 South Teesside

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

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