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title: "Provision of Training for Staff in Adult Social Care Services"
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# Provision of Training for Staff in Adult Social Care Services

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6abee51d-518e-4c14-94c1-68d300a892c5

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## Summary

Gateshead Council has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of training services for staff in adult social care. The project, titled "Provision of Training for Staff in Adult Social Care Services," falls under the education and training services industry category (CPV: 80000000). This initiative focuses on upskilling workers in Gateshead's adult social care sector and residential services. The procurement's total value is GBP 28,530, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The contract, awarded to Talking Life Ltd, commenced on 9th January 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2025, with delivery focused in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from the NEPO514 Dynamic Purchasing System for External Training.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and development within the adult social care sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this tender especially suitable due to its focus on enhancing skills within a key public sector. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive and engaging training programmes that improve staff retention and career development in adult social care will be particularly well-suited to future opportunities of this nature. By participating in such tenders, companies can establish a strong presence in public sector procurement, foster long-term business growth, and contribute to the professional development of social care workers.

## Notice

Gateshead Council has appointed a training provider to produce and deliver a comprehensive training program aimed at upskilling residents who work in adult social care in Gateshead and in residential services at Gateshead Council. This initiative seeks to encourage people to remain in work, to engage and be supported in learning opportunities they may not otherwise have access to and to develop themselves to progress in the adult social care profession. Call-off from NEPO514 - Dynamic Purchasing System for External Training. This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8a7f88-ce31-457b-9911-e2515b2719e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,530 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,530 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TALKING LIFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8a7f88-ce31-457b-9911-e2515b2719e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8a7f88-ce31-457b-9911-e2515b2719e3
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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