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The Provision of Training Services for Social Services Practitioners

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council has awarded a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Training Services for Social Services practitioners. The contract, effective from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with an option to extend for six months, aims to deliver Group C training to social services staff within the Gwent Region, covering various aspects of safeguarding children and adults. The procurement process falls under the "services" category, specifically "Education and training services" and "Specialist training services." The award stage was completed on 31st March 2025, and the contract is now active.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and vocational training services to contribute to the professional development of social services staff. With a focus on safeguarding training, companies experienced in delivering technical and specialist training will find this a beneficial growth avenue. The procurement method used was open, indicating a competitive bidding process that attracted five bidders, with New Pathways securing the contract valued at £138,625. Businesses with expertise in social services training, particularly in safeguarding practices, will be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature, fostering valuable partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Training Services for Social Services Practitioners

Notice Description

This is not a call for competition, it is to notify the market that Caerphilly County Borough Council Gwent Safeguarding Board has awarded a Framework Agreement to two suitable providers for the Provision of Training Services for Social Services to deliver Group C Training to Social Services practitioners within the Gwent Region. The contract period is from 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 with the option to extend for a further period of six (6) months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147358
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147358
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80531200 - Technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£138,625 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEW PATHWAYS

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