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title: "Contract for Provision of Training in Systemic Practice for Safeguarding Children"
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# Contract for Provision of Training in Systemic Practice for Safeguarding Children

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b7ccac4-60d3-48f6-8905-cbdcc3ae2f0f

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## Summary

Gateshead Council is seeking to procure training services under the title "Contract for Provision of Training in Systemic Practice for Safeguarding Children." This tender falls within the education and training services category and is based in Gateshead, North East England. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 1st November 2017. The total contract value is set at £150,000, and the contract period is expected to commence on 1st December 2017, lasting until 30th November 2018. This is a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with experience in systemic practice and child safeguarding training. Companies that can provide facilitators for a variety of training sessions, as well as bespoke support, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, ensuring a diverse range of service providers can contribute to Gateshead Council's objective of enhancing its social work services.

## Notice

The provision of training in Systemic practice forms part of the unique offer made to Social Workers working in Gateshead. It is envisaged that all Social Workers within Children's Services Referral and Assessment and Safeguarding and Care Planning Teams will be trained in Systemic Practice for Safeguarding Children. The supplier will be expected to provide a facilitator to be onsite, or working on course development for 46 days over the initial 12 month period. Specific days/ dates will be agreed between Gateshead Council and the Provider to ensure consistency of training, and maximise availability of employees. The facilitator/tutor must be available to provide a variety of sessions including, but not limited to training sessions, workshop sessions and bespoke support to Social Workers and Children and Families Workers throughout Gateshead Council. Additional information: Quotation documents are available to download from the NEPO portal www.nepo.org.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc0da4b1-33b9-4c88-aec6-2f6bb34f55c4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2017 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc0da4b1-33b9-4c88-aec6-2f6bb34f55c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc0da4b1-33b9-4c88-aec6-2f6bb34f55c4
  16th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.nepo.org

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