This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Jul 2026 at 08:44

Planning

27 Mar 2026 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council is managing a procurement process for the "Provision of Safeguarding Training for Group B and Group C" with a total estimated contract value of £125,000. The council, operating under Welsh devolved regulations, seeks to commission a provider capable of delivering face-to-face safeguarding training to Early Years and Childcare Settings, with sessions held during evenings and weekends in Carmarthenshire, UK. The tender stage is currently active, with an enquiry period ending on 27th July 2026, and the final submission deadline set for 31st July 2026. Following the open procurement method, the services category tender calls for trainers who meet the Wales Safeguarding Procedures and Social Care Wales framework competencies. The contract period is anticipated to begin on 4th January 2027 and conclude on 3rd January 2029, with potential extensions up to 2032 dependent on budget and performance considerations.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the training services sector, specifically those offering specialised education and staff training services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, thanks to the contract's suitability criteria. Businesses with experience in delivering high-quality, in-person adult and other education services, specifically in safeguarding, are well-suited for this opportunity. The open competition process provides a fair platform for qualifying businesses to demonstrate their expertise and compete effectively, with a substantial focus on cost and quality evaluation criteria ensuring diverse business growth prospects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Safeguarding Training for Group B and Group C

Notice Description

Carmarthenshire County Council wishes to commission a Provider to provide Training for Safeguarding Group B & Group C. The training sessions will need to be delivered in-person, during evenings and weekends to accommodate the Early Years and Childcare Settings. All safeguarding training must be delivered by trainers who meet the competency requirements set out in the 'Wales Safeguarding Procedures' and the 'Social Care Wales' framework for safeguarding learning.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for a further period of up to three (3) years, in increments of twelve (12) months. Any extension shall be subject to the availability of budget, satisfactory performance by the Provider, and agreement by both parties.

Planning Information

We are seeking provision for Safeguarding Training for Group B & Group C. The training session should ideally be delivered face to face and outside of working hours (evenings and weekends) to accommodate the Childcare & Early Years sector. We are looking to provide two training session for each Safeguarding Group one per school calendar term. The training venue will be located within Carmarthenshire. The Council seeks market feedback on: • Current provision in this sector Response format: interested parties to contact Danielle Murray-Orson via email DMurray-Orson@carmarthenshire.gov.uk Responses will be treated as commercially confidential. Aggregated feedback may inform procurement strategy. This notice does not constitute an invitation to tender. The Council is not obliged to proceed with procurement or award a contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067689
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062600-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

80110000 - Pre-school education services

80340000 - Special education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80511000 - Staff training services

80520000 - Training facilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£104,166 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£104,166 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2029 2-3 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
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

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