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26 Jun 2026 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is seeking to establish a standing list of qualified training providers for delivering Safeguarding Awareness training to schools within the County. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 7th August 2026. This initiative falls under the services category, particularly focusing on training services, and envisages a contract period starting 1st September 2026, lasting until 31st August 2029, with the potential for a one-year extension. The tender is part of the open procurement method designed for below-threshold projects, allowing for electronic submissions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those experienced in child protection and safeguarding education. Small and medium enterprises with relevant expertise would be well-suited to participate, as the project supports and encourages SME involvement. The contract, valued at approximately GBP 20,000, requires interested parties to express interest to access the tender documents, facilitating growth possibilities for businesses in the training sector. With quality being the sole award criterion, providers with innovative and highly-rated service delivery have an advantageous position in the competitive selection process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Safeguarding in Education (Child Protection) Training Standing List

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to establish a new standing list of experienced and suitably qualified training providers to deliver Safeguarding Awareness training to schools across the county.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is one option to extend for a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bdda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060188-2026
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

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