--- title: "TWBC Safeguarding Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-99ec60d3-3367-41ed-a00d-00c996ea40c4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-99ec60d3-3367-41ed-a00d-00c996ea40c4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-99ec60d3-3367-41ed-a00d-00c996ea40c4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-99ec60d3-3367-41ed-a00d-00c996ea40c4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-12" --- # TWBC Safeguarding Tender Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99ec60d3-3367-41ed-a00d-00c996ea40c4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-99ec60d3-3367-41ed-a00d-00c996ea40c4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-99ec60d3-3367-41ed-a00d-00c996ea40c4.json) ## Summary Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is inviting tenders for the provision of Level 2 safeguarding children and adult training for its frontline staff. This tender, titled "TWBC Safeguarding Tender," focuses on the training seminars industry category. The training is aimed at approximately 200 staff regularly in contact with children, young people or adults, and covers all service areas within the district council. Key dates include the tender release on 12th August 2024, an expression of interest deadline on 2nd September 2024, the submission deadline for completed tenders on 9th September 2024, evaluation in the week commencing 16th September, and contractor appointment in the week commencing 30th September. The contract is set to commence on 14th October 2024 and will run until 31st October 2027. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, and the process follows an open procedure method suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in training seminars, especially those with expertise in safeguarding. Companies that can offer comprehensive safeguarding training and have experience in working with public sector agencies will find this a lucrative contract. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, making it an ideal growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their market presence within the public sector. By securing this contract, a business can enhance its portfolio, gain significant exposure, and contribute to the professional development of public sector employees. ## Notice Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is looking to procure a training provider to deliver Level 2 Safeguarding children and adult training to frontline staff working for the Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. The Council has circa 330 staff on its payroll with around 200 staff identified as having regular contact with children, young people or adults, working across all district council service areas. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Monday 12th August 2024 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Monday 2nd September 2024 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Monday 9th September 2024 Evaluation: w/c 16th September 2024 Appointment of contractor: w/c 30th September 2024 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e55b69b0-3196-4cc2-bb0c-631983101392 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | TUNBRIDGE WELLS | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN1 1RS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tunbridge Wells | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Tunbridge Wells | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80522000 - Training seminars ## Release History - 12 Aug 2024 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e55b69b0-3196-4cc2-bb0c-631983101392 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e55b69b0-3196-4cc2-bb0c-631983101392 12th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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