SCE0074 - Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Training Programme

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Notice Title

SCE0074 - Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Training Programme

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. Leicester City Council is seeking to commission an accredited Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Training Programme, including train-the-trainer training, training materials, accreditation and trainer support. As part of the commissioning process, the authority is undertaking a soft market test. This gives potential providers and other stakeholders the opportunity to express their interests and feed in their views about the potential service model and specification principles. The commissioners will use the information to appraise options and further develop the specification. This process does not constitute a formal tender or other competitive bidding process and will not result in the letting of a Contract. The authority is using this process solely to test the market to gather information and ascertain the level of interest in this particular service. There are therefore no formal criteria which we will use to judge your responses, and it is not our intention to provide any feedback. Leicester City Council provides a wide range of services to people. The City Council is a unitary authority, comprising 21 wards. The Council has a range of statutory responsibilities in relation to SEND & Education. Leicester has approximately 110 state-funded schools and education settings, educating around 60,000 pupils. The Council has experienced increasing demand for SEND services in recent years, including significant growth in the number of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The Council works collaboratively with schools and education providers to promote inclusive practice, improve outcomes for children and young people, and support schools in meeting the needs of learners with a wide range of behavioural, social, emotional and special educational needs. Please note that any procurement and contract start dates mentioned in this notice are estimates and may change. Additionally, the total contract value is an estimate and it is likely to change. Further information can be found through the following advert link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9ca3f6ba-ca7e-f111-813c-005056b64545

Planning Information

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. Leicester City Council is seeking to commission an accredited Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Training Programme, including train-the-trainer training, training materials, accreditation and trainer support. As part of the commissioning process, the authority is undertaking a soft market test. This gives potential providers and other stakeholders the opportunity to express their interests and feed in their views about the potential service model and specification principles. The commissioners will use the information to appraise options and further develop the specification. This process does not constitute a formal tender or other competitive bidding process and will not result in the letting of a Contract. The authority is using this process solely to test the market to gather information and ascertain the level of interest in this particular service. There are therefore no formal criteria which we will use to judge your responses, and it is not our intention to provide any feedback. Leicester City Council provides a wide range of services to people. The City Council is a unitary authority, comprising 21 wards. The Council has a range of statutory responsibilities in relation to SEND & Education. Leicester has approximately 110 state-funded schools and education settings, educating around 60,000 pupils. The Council has experienced increasing demand for SEND services in recent years, including significant growth in the number of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The Council works collaboratively with schools and education providers to promote inclusive practice, improve outcomes for children and young people, and support schools in meeting the needs of learners with a wide range of behavioural, social, emotional and special educational needs. Please note that any procurement and contract start dates mentioned in this notice are estimates and may change. Additionally, the total contract value is an estimate and it is likely to change. Further information can be found through the following advert link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9ca3f6ba-ca7e-f111-813c-005056b64545

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c9e2
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065773-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 80 - Education and training services
CPV Codes: 80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £1
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 1 Oct 20263 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planning
Lots Status: Planning
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: LEICESTER CITY 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: LEICESTER
Postcode: LE1 1FZ
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): TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location: TLF21 Leicester
Local Authority: Leicester
Electoral Ward: Castle
Westminster Constituency: Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065773-2026
13th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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