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Social Care Leadership Programme

Essex County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jun 2026 at 14:57

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

27 Apr 2026 at 14:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council, a public authority in Chelmsford, has awarded a contract for the "Social Care Leadership Programme," focused on improving leadership within various social care settings like Residential Care Homes and Domiciliary Care Agencies. The programme will be delivered by City St George's, University of London. The award was made on 25th June 2026, with a contract period starting on 10th September 2026 and ending on 9th September 2029. The procurement was conducted through an open, below threshold competition, under the light touch regime, and involves providing comprehensive services including programme development, materials, evaluations, and logistics.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in training services, particularly those specialising in social care and leadership development. Businesses that can offer materials, venues, logistics, or catering services could find relevant subcontracting opportunities. The procurement process favoured high-quality and commercial viability, suitable for SMEs looking to enhance their portfolio in partnership with academic institutions. The focus on social value additionally implies that businesses with socially-conscious practices might find this an advantageous contract to pursue or expand their footprint in the social care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care Leadership Programme

Notice Description

Essex County Council (The Authority) are awarding for the delivery of a face-to-face programme for Social Care leaders from all provision types including Residential Care Homes for Older People and/or Learning Disability services, Nursing Homes, Domiciliary Care Agencies, Extra Care Schemes and Supported Living. The successful supplier will provide; * Development of the programmes * All materials and tools required in the delivery the programme * Evaluation and outcomes of the effectiveness of the programme including participant feedback * Travel costs for trainer(s) * Venue Costs * Refreshments and lunches for all face-to-face sessions * the administration of booking the venue(s) * Introductory contact with the attendees prior to the commencement of each cohort with expectations and joining instructions. * Overheads

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068bbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059920-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£435,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£435,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£409,454 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2026 - 9 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Essex County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

City St George's, University of London

Further Information

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