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Re-opening the Social Care Training Framework for Social Care training courses for Adults and Childrens Services 26 to 27

Powys County Council

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22 Sep 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

Powys County Council is inviting tenders for the re-opening of its Social Care Training Framework, specifically targeting training courses for Adults and Children's Services. This invitation to tender (ITT) falls under the industry category of general public services with a focus on social protection. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 7th November 2025. The Council intends to operate within the light-touch regime under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, employing a "pseudo" open procedure to ensure transparency and equal treatment of providers. The framework agreement will be in effect from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2027, supporting the council's evolving workforce needs with annual funding and delivery schedules aligned with Welsh government priorities. A 'Meet the Buyer' event is scheduled on 1st October 2025 to discuss the tender process with potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for training providers in the social care sector. Businesses skilled in delivering adult and children’s social care training services could benefit from secured annual contracts, aligning their offerings with the council's strategic workforce demands. The procurement's open procedure and framework agreement enable new suppliers to join the existing framework without affecting the status of current providers, encouraging competitiveness and innovation. Companies interested in participating will find the electronic submission process streamlined via the eTenderWales portal, making it accessible and efficient to engage with. This opportunity is particularly suited for organisations experienced in navigating public sector contracts with a capacity to adapt to evolving service requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Re-opening the Social Care Training Framework for Social Care training courses for Adults and Childrens Services 26 to 27

Notice Description

The purpose of this ITT is to re-open the Social Care Training Framework for Social Care training courses for Adults and Childrens Services. Powys County Council has established a framework of suppliers and the Council is re-opening the Framework for new suppliers who wish to tender to be awarded to the Framework. Existing framework providers are not required to re-apply. Funding will only be awarded on an annual basis in line with the grant funding allocation process through Welsh Government (SCWWDP) and the Council. The Framework Agreement will run for a period of up to 4 years, from 1st April 2023 until 31st March 2027 (1+1+1) An annual delivery schedule will be developed in accordance with workforce demand in January each year, as defined through the annual training needs analysis and annual SCWWDP priorities. Therefore, giving Training Providers on the framework at least 3-months' notice of intention to commission each course. The Council intends to let the contract in compliance with Regulations 74 - 77 Light Touch Regime (LTR) under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) and will use a "pseudo" Open Procedure. The Council is awarding a contract, which allows flexibility while complying with Treaty principles of transparency and equal treatment of providers.

Lot Information

Adults Social Care Training

Adult Social Care Training Courses

Childrens Social Care Training

Childrens Social Care Training Courses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-155774
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155774
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Powys County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LLANDRINDOD WELLS
Postcode
LD1 5LG
Postcode Area
Llandrindod Wells
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL24 Powys
Local Authority
Powys
Electoral Ward
Llandrindod South
Westminster Constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP546317
    Re-opening the Social Care Training Framework for Social Care training courses for Adults and Childrens Services 26 to 27 - The purpose of this ITT is to re-open the Social Care Training Framework for Social Care training courses for Adults and Childrens Services. Powys County Council has established a framework of suppliers and the Council is re-opening the Framework for new suppliers who wish to tender to be awarded to the Framework. Existing framework providers are not required to re-apply. Funding will only be awarded on an annual basis in line with the grant funding allocation process through Welsh Government (SCWWDP) and the Council. The Framework Agreement will run for a period of up to 4 years, from 1st April 2023 until 31st March 2027 (1+1+1) An annual delivery schedule will be developed in accordance with workforce demand in January each year, as defined through the annual training needs analysis and annual SCWWDP priorities. Therefore, giving Training Providers on the framework at least 3-months' notice of intention to commission each course. The Council intends to let the contract in compliance with Regulations 74 - 77 Light Touch Regime (LTR) under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) and will use a "pseudo" Open Procedure. The Council is awarding a contract, which allows flexibility while complying with Treaty principles of transparency and equal treatment of providers.

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