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Provision of Statutory Childcare Training

WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Jun 2026 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

Wrexham County Borough Council is initiating a tender for the provision of statutory childcare training services, focusing on safeguarding and paediatric first aid. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is specified to take place in Wrexham, UK, within the region code UKL23. The tender is currently at the stage of open competition, set to close on 6th July 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 24th June 2026. This opportunity involves two lots: Lot 1 covers safeguarding courses at Levels 2 and 3, while Lot 2 focuses on emergency and full paediatric first aid courses. The procurement is governed by the legal basis set by UKPGA 2023, with a contract period commencing on 10th August 2026 and running until 31st March 2028, with possible renewals extending to 2030.

This tender offers significant opportunities for training providers, particularly those specialising in childcare and health services. It is well-suited for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) owing to its open competition structure and emphasis on quality, accounting for 90% of the evaluation criteria. Providers capable of delivering bilingual training in line with Welsh Language Standards, and familiar with the National Minimum Standards for Regulated Childcare 2023, will have an advantage. The contract's potential extension and high value further present an attractive pathway for sustained business growth in the public sector training market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Statutory Childcare Training

Notice Description

UK4 - Tender Notice The Service to be provided Wrexham County Borough Council seeks to procure a training provider to deliver a minimum of 6 of each of the following: * Group B (Level 2) Safeguarding Intermediate Course & Group C (Level 3) Safeguarding Advanced Course * Emergency Paediatric First Aid & Full Paediatric First Aid The content of the courses should be in line with the requirements specified in the National Minimum Standards for regulated childcare 2023. The courses should be delivered to meet the varying needs of the early years and childcare workforce through a mixture of daytime, evening and weekend courses, for a minimum of 8 participants per course. The training provider will be responsible for identifying and managing room bookings, including payment for all courses through this specification. The training provider will be required to provide evaluation information from participants to Wrexham County Borough Council following each course. The training provider must be able to deliver the training through the medium of Welsh if required, in line with Welsh Language Standards. The provider must be able to ensure their courses meet the requirements set out in the National Minimum Standards for Regulated Childcare 2023. Wrexham County Borough Council wish to commission our training programme for the early years and childcare workforce under the following two Lots. Lot 1: Group B (Level 2) Safeguarding Intermediate Course & Group C (Level 3) Advanced Safeguarding Course Intermediate Safeguarding Children courses help to increase existing safeguarding knowledge and teach more about what is involved in the safeguarding process. The course shows how to identify abuse, and report concerns as well as learn more about the safeguarding structure, recognising risks and what happens after a referral to social care has been made. Course type and considerations: * Face to face course * Duration: 4-6 hours/1 day/2 x evenings Advanced Safeguarding courses teach more about what the role involves and helps to understand the safeguarding process in more detail. The course uses a variety of written activities and interactive exercises to help review and develop the safeguarding procedures within the setting and ensure that all staff members understand their responsibilities towards safeguarding children. Includes topics relating to allegations of abuse against a staff member and how to deal with these, understanding key legislation and guidance which underpins settings policy for children's safety and welfare, roles to play in the multi-agency child protection process including case conferences and providing written reports. Course type and considerations: Face to face course Duration: 2 days to be delivered in evenings/weekends Lot 2 - Emergency Paediatric First Aid & Full Paediatric First Aid Emergency Paediatric First Aid - The course must include: * Be able to assess an emergency situation and prioritise what action to take. * Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and breathing normally. * Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally. * Help a baby or child who is having a seizure. * Help a baby or child who is choking. * Help a baby or child who is bleeding. * Help a baby or child who is suffering from shock caused by severe blood loss (Hypovolemic shock) Course type and considerations: Face to face course Duration: minimum 6 hours (excluding breaks) to be delivered in evenings/weekends Full Paediatric First Aid - The course must include: * Be able to assess an emergency situation and prioritise what action to take. * Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and breathing normally. * Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally. * Help a baby or child who is having a seizure. * Help a baby or child who is choking. * Help a baby or child who is bleeding. * Help a baby or child who is suffering from shock caused by severe blood loss (Hypovolemic shock) * Help a baby or child who is suffering from anaphylactic shock. * Help a baby or child who has had an electric shock. * Help a baby or child who has burns or scalds. * Help a baby or child who has a suspected fracture. * Help a baby or child with head, neck or back injuries. * Help a baby or child who is suspected of being poisoned. * Help a baby or child with a foreign body in eyes, ears or nose. * Help a baby or child with an eye injury. * Help a baby or child with a bite or sting. * Help a baby or child who is suffering from the effects of extreme heat or cold. * Help a baby or child having: a diabetic emergency; an asthma attack; an allergic reaction; meningitis; and/or febrile convulsions. * Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider (including appropriate contents of a first aid box and the need for recording accidents and incidents). Course type and considerations: Face to face course Duration: minimum 12 hours (excluding breaks) to be delivered in evenings/weekends

Lot Information

Safeguarding Group B (Level 2) Intermediate & Group C (Level 3) Advanced Course

Lot 1: Group B (Level 2) Safeguarding Intermediate Course & Group C (Level 3) Advanced Safeguarding Course Intermediate Safeguarding Children courses help to increase existing safeguarding knowledge and teach more about what is involved in the safeguarding process. The course shows how to identify abuse, and report concerns as well as learn more about the safeguarding structure, recognising risks and what happens after a referral to social care has been made. Course type and considerations: * Face to face course * Duration: 4-6 hours/1 day/2 x evenings Advanced Safeguarding courses teach more about what the role involves and helps to understand the safeguarding process in more detail. The course uses a variety of written activities and interactive exercises to help review and develop the safeguarding procedures within the setting and ensure that all staff members understand their responsibilities towards safeguarding children. Includes topics relating to allegations of abuse against a staff member and how to deal with these, understanding key legislation and guidance which underpins settings policy for children's safety and welfare, roles to play in the multi-agency child protection process including case conferences and providing written reports. Course type and considerations: Face to face course Duration: 2 days to be delivered in evenings/weekends

Renewal: 2 years in yearly increments

Lot 2 - Emergency Paediatric First Aid and Full Paediatric First Aid

Lot 2 - Emergency Paediatric First Aid & Full Paediatric First Aid Emergency Paediatric First Aid - The course must include: * Be able to assess an emergency situation and prioritise what action to take. * Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and breathing normally. * Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally. * Help a baby or child who is having a seizure. * Help a baby or child who is choking. * Help a baby or child who is bleeding. * Help a baby or child who is suffering from shock caused by severe blood loss (Hypovolemic shock) Course type and considerations: Face to face course Duration: minimum 6 hours (excluding breaks) to be delivered in evenings/weekends Full Paediatric First Aid - The course must include: * Be able to assess an emergency situation and prioritise what action to take. * Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and breathing normally. * Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally. * Help a baby or child who is having a seizure. * Help a baby or child who is choking. * Help a baby or child who is bleeding. * Help a baby or child who is suffering from shock caused by severe blood loss (Hypovolemic shock) * Help a baby or child who is suffering from anaphylactic shock. * Help a baby or child who has had an electric shock. * Help a baby or child who has burns or scalds. * Help a baby or child who has a suspected fracture. * Help a baby or child with head, neck or back injuries. * Help a baby or child who is suspected of being poisoned. * Help a baby or child with a foreign body in eyes, ears or nose. * Help a baby or child with an eye injury. * Help a baby or child with a bite or sting. * Help a baby or child who is suffering from the effects of extreme heat or cold. * Help a baby or child having: a diabetic emergency; an asthma attack; an allergic reaction; meningitis; and/or febrile convulsions. * Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider (including appropriate contents of a first aid box and the need for recording accidents and incidents).

Renewal: 2 years in yearly increments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b09e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054157-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£154,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£154,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH 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
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 1AR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054157-2026
    9th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com
    project_63292 - Proc-26-77 Provision of Statutory Childcare Training itt_125110 - Proc-26-77 Provision of Statutory Childcare Training - PRE-QUALIFYING QUESTIONNAIRE - THIS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE BIDDING FOR EITHER OF THE LOTS. itt_125112 - Proc-26-77 Provision of Statutory Childcare Training - Lot 1 Safeguarding Group B (Level 2) & Group C (Level 3) Course itt_125113 - Proc-26-77 Provision of Statutory Childcare Training - Lot 2 Emergency and Full Paediatric First Aid

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