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22 Jul 2026 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney has completed the procurement process for the "Systemic and Trauma Informed Short Course" programme, aimed at training up to 300 family-facing staff and managers within the Children and Education Directorate. The procurement falls under the services category and focuses on training services within the UK. The award stage was completed on 22nd July 2026, and the contract has been awarded to Social Matters Ltd. The contract period begins on 1st July 2026 and is set to continue until 31st December 2027, with the potential for an extension. The procurement method was conducted below the threshold with an unknown specific process, as identified. Key procurement classifications include adult and other education services, as well as training services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in educational and training services, particularly those specialising in systemic and trauma-informed approaches. SMEs, like Social Matters Ltd, can effectively compete in this space, and businesses with expertise in providing specialised courses to public sector employees stand to benefit the most. By engaging in this contracting process, companies can solidify their presence within the public sector and expand their portfolio of government contracts, possibly leading to further opportunities within similar educational and social service-related tenders.

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Notice Title

Systemic and Trauma Informed Short Course

Notice Description

Systemic and Trauma Informed Short Course Programme (with Anti-Racist Practice embedded within) for the training of up to 300 family facing staff and managers within the Children and Education Directorate

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d147
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069372-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£137,391 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1DY
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL MATTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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