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title: "Provision of a Leadership Development Programme for Professionals Working with Children and Young People with Learning Disability and / or Autism"
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# Provision of a Leadership Development Programme for Professionals Working with Children and Young People with Learning Disability and / or Autism

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-421dd08d-953a-4228-b824-520a8aae5e5c

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a provider for the "Provision of a Leadership Development Programme for Professionals Working with Children and Young People with Learning Disability and/or Autism." This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically training services, and is situated within the North East and North West regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 14th January 2019, and an anticipated contract duration of 12 months, commencing from 15th January 2019, with the option to extend for an additional year. The closing date for expressions of interest was 8th August 2018, and the total value of the contract is £50,000, procured through an under-threshold tender method.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in training and development, particularly those with expertise in leadership programmes focused on learning disabilities and autism. Companies that have experience in working with health and social care systems, and that can design bespoke training solutions, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The involvement in this programme not only supports the professional development of participants but also positions suppliers as key contributors to improving care models within the community, thereby fostering business growth and enhancing their reputation in the sector.

## Notice

This specific Learning Disability Leaders' Development Programme is commissioned by NELA in partnership with NHS England (Cumbria & North East), Health Education North East (HENE) for the North East & Cumbria Learning Disability Network. NELA are looking for a provider that can design and deliver a bespoke development programme for Learning Disability Leaders from across Health and Social Care systems with a focus on commissioning new models of care. Support and communication with the participants during the duration of the programme should be offered, as should, the possibility of registering with an accreditation body to study at Post Graduate Certificate level. These facilitated sessions will engage members of the Learning Disability Leadership and Management community and transfer knowledge and advance skills and behaviours plus develop relationships and group dynamics. Contract Duration 12 Months (with the option to extend for a further 12 Months) To Express an Interest please follow the link: https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3960&Culture=en-GB Closing Date for Expression of Interest 12:00 Noon 8th August 2018. Additional information: To Express an Interest please follow the link: https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3960&Culture=en-GB Contract Duration 12 Months (with the option to extend for a further 12 Months) Closing Date for Expression of Interest 12:00 noon 8th August 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7419cc62-e65e-44c1-a7f0-decf180705ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Under Threshold Tender |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2019 - 14 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | PETERLEE |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR8 2RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Shotton and South Hetton |
| Westminster constituency | Easington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL DEVELOMENT TEAM FOR INCLUSION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2019 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7419cc62-e65e-44c1-a7f0-decf180705ee
- 25 Jul 2018 at 09:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec6665d-8e0d-47ce-ab09-f7349be8512a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7419cc62-e65e-44c1-a7f0-decf180705ee
  14th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec6665d-8e0d-47ce-ab09-f7349be8512a
  25th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3960&Culture=en-GB
  Learning Disability Leaders Development Programme

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