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Safeguarding Training, support and advice to the Voluntary, Community, Social enterprise and Faith Sector (VCSFE)

East Riding of Yorkshire Council

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PlanningUpdate

17 Aug 2026 at 14:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Aug 2026 at 14:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Riding of Yorkshire Council intends to procure a safeguarding support service for voluntary, community, social enterprise and faith organisations operating within the East Riding of Yorkshire. The service will support organisations working with adults, children and young people to develop and maintain effective safeguarding arrangements, policies and practices. Activities will include safeguarding advice and guidance, training and development, safeguarding resources and information, administration of Disclosure and Barring Service checks, safeguarding forums and events, and engagement with the local voluntary and community sector to promote awareness and good practice. This is a service procurement under the health and social work services category. The council is the buying organisation and the work will be delivered across the East Riding of Yorkshire.

This procurement is at the planning stage and the council is carrying out preliminary market engagement before inviting tenders. It expects to use a light-touch procedure for one lot. The estimated value is £154,800 including tax. The anticipated contract period is 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029, with an option to extend by up to one year, to no later than 31 March 2030. The council expects the next notice to be published by 15 March 2027. It has scheduled engagement to gather feedback on barriers that might discourage participation; interested providers are invited to complete a questionnaire. Feedback is due by 31 August 2026. The planned procurement is below the relevant threshold.

The service is likely to suit safeguarding consultancies, training providers and voluntary, community, social enterprise or faith-sector organisations with practical experience supporting smaller community organisations. Relevant capability includes advising on safeguarding for both adults and children and young people, developing and reviewing policies and procedures, delivering training and development, producing accessible guidance and resources, and promoting good practice across a local network. Providers able to administer Disclosure and Barring Service checks and organise safeguarding forums or events will be well placed. Experience engaging with the voluntary and community sector is directly relevant. The council has identified the procurement as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, so smaller specialist providers should use the engagement period to raise participation barriers and prepare for the future tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Safeguarding Training, support and advice to the Voluntary, Community, Social enterprise and Faith Sector (VCSFE)

Notice Description

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to a future procurement for a Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Safeguarding Support Service. The Service will provide safeguarding advice, guidance, training and support to VCFSE organisations operating within the East Riding of Yorkshire. The successful Provider will support organisations working with both adults and children and young people to develop and maintain effective safeguarding arrangements, policies and practices. The Service will include the provision of safeguarding resources and information, delivery of training and development activities, administration of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, facilitation of safeguarding forums and events, and engagement with the local VCSE sector to promote safeguarding awareness and good practice. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 April 2027 for an initial period of two years, with the option to extend for a further period of up to one year.

Planning Information

We welcome feedback from potential providers on any barriers that may prevent or discourage participation in this procurement. Please contact planningandprocurement@eastriding.gov.uk if you are interested in engaging with the above. A questionnaire will be sent for feedback.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e5ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078151-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£154,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Mar 20277 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEVERLEY
Postcode
HU17 9BA
Postcode Area
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Beverley and Holderness

Further Information

Notice Documents

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