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title: "Baby Massage and Train the Trainer"
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# Baby Massage and Train the Trainer

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81d6770a-27d5-48d6-a8eb-9cd05306a649

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## Summary

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract named "Baby Massage and Train the Trainer," classified under the health services industry category. This procurement was for face-to-face accredited baby massage training up to March 2024, targeting the South East region in England. The contract, valued at £25,000, was awarded to Hands on Babies Ltd. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation, below the threshold, with significant key dates including a tender period ending on 12 December 2023, and a training delivery period from 2 January 2024 to 31 March 2024.

This tender presents growth opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises that specialise in health and training services. The project requires experienced training providers familiar with public training delivery, administration, and feedback. It offers a comprehensive platform for businesses involved in health training to expand their services within a public sector framework and build their reputation within the local government sector, particularly for those who can manage small-scale but impactful training programmes effectively.

## Notice

Overview of Requirement Baby Massage We would like to purchase an accredited face to face Baby Massage training programme to train 40 workers countywide, including Early Help workers, within the financial envelope available. Train the Trainer model Additionally, we would like to purchase an accredited face to face Baby Massage Train the Trainer model to 8 workers, who have had previous experience of delivering baby massage to parent facing classes to Mums, Dads and carers. The training provider must be a current accredited training provider for the delivery of this activity. Undertaking this training in a phased way up to March 2024 will help to embed practice. The training programme will need to be flexible to ensure that practitioners have the time planned to participate in the programme. Bids must include access to and cost of training, staffing time, and quality of training. The training delivery period is anticipated to be across approximately three months between January 2024 and 31 March 2024. KCC will coordinate a list of delegates and the provider will be responsible for the overall administration, including the invitation and booking of attendees. The Provider must have demonstrable experience in delivering this training. The provider should be familiar with all processes associated with training delivery including training agendas and delegate feedback forms. The training programmes needs to be relevant to practice and mindful of learning styles, ensuring equitable accessibility when required. Training should be participatory, interactive and include opportunities to engage throughout. Outcomes and Delegate Feedback The provider will ensure that feedback from delegates attending the programme informs continual development and shapes potential future baby massage training arrangements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7809a4c5-c7fe-4ffc-83e6-0b57d09d6142 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HANDS ON BABIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2024 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7809a4c5-c7fe-4ffc-83e6-0b57d09d6142

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7809a4c5-c7fe-4ffc-83e6-0b57d09d6142
  27th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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