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title: "DHSC: SFG measures TSO and Business training"
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# DHSC: SFG measures TSO and Business training

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f7b63b1-994b-40d7-8d0c-4cc838479b4d

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed an open below-threshold procurement process for the development and delivery of training courses on Defra's single-use vapes ban and imminent legislation changes under the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. The procurement, classified under "Education and training services," targeted expertise in creating courses for Trading Standards Officers and relevant businesses, such as retailers and suppliers of tobacco and vapes, across various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the Isle of Man. The tender period concluded on 7th March 2025, with the contract period running from 21st March 2025 to 20th March 2026. The value of the contract was £115,000 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses proficient in educational and training services, especially those geared towards compliance with health regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable candidates due to the contract's provisions. By securing this contract, businesses can expand their portfolio and have a significant impact on public health and social care sectors through specialised training. The awarded contract to the Chartered Trading Standards Institute underscores the importance of having relevant expertise in both legislation and training delivery.

## Notice

This was completed as a below threshold open tender, being made publicly available to any organisations which have expertise in developing training courses for Trading Standards Officers in England. Expertise in developing courses for businesses to understand the legislation is also required. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) supports Ministers in leading the nation's health and social care to help people live more independent, healthier lives for longer. DHSC has sought to secure a supplier who will develop and deliver a training course for Trading Standards Officers and relevant businesses (retailers and suppliers of tobacco and vapes) on Defra's single use vapes ban and the changes that will be introduced as a result of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, subject to Royal Assent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b573945f-6ca4-453a-84d8-7ed921c89a6b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,968 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DHSC |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHARTERED TRADING STANDARDS INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2025 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b573945f-6ca4-453a-84d8-7ed921c89a6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b573945f-6ca4-453a-84d8-7ed921c89a6b
  11th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2b73a49-dec7-46dd-9a31-e1645b96624e
  SFG Short_Form_Contract_v1.4 (11) (2)_Redacted

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