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MBC000628 RQF and Associated Training across Adults and Children's Services

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Apr 2026 at 13:25

Tender

23 Feb 2026 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has conducted an open procurement process for RQF and associated training services to enhance the capabilities of non-social work qualified staff within its Adult and Children's Social Care Services. The procurement falls under the education and training services category and involves services to be delivered within the UKC12 region of the United Kingdom. The award was completed, with JD Training (Teesside) Ltd being the successful supplier. The contract period starts on 1st June 2026 and ends on 31st May 2030, with a potential extension of up to three additional years. The tender, which was below the threshold, allowed for open competition and was notable for its completion without exceeding the budgeted amount.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their market reach by engaging with public sector contracts. The procurement's emphasis on quality, accounting for 75% of the award criteria, suggests that businesses capable of delivering high-standard training services suited to the council's community-centred goals stand to benefit. With a contract value of £112,000 (gross value £140,000), successful bidders could use this project to catalyse growth and establish a strong portfolio in the public sector training landscape.

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Notice Title

MBC000628 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/033322-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£112,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£112,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£27,906 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JD TRAINING (TEESSIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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