--- title: "Childrens Services Training Provider" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f08f2553-d146-4b17-9aad-3d5b98467ae0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f08f2553-d146-4b17-9aad-3d5b98467ae0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f08f2553-d146-4b17-9aad-3d5b98467ae0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f08f2553-d146-4b17-9aad-3d5b98467ae0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-28" --- # Childrens Services Training Provider Buyer: WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f08f2553-d146-4b17-9aad-3d5b98467ae0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f08f2553-d146-4b17-9aad-3d5b98467ae0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f08f2553-d146-4b17-9aad-3d5b98467ae0.json) ## Summary Wirral Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process to appoint a supplier for delivering a range of children's services training. This tender focused on various programmes, such as Achieving Best Evidence, Trauma Informed Practice, and Introduction to Court Skills, amongst others. The training will cater to different staff groups, including Social Workers, Family Workers, and Personal Advisors. The awarded contract, valued at £68,790, has been secured by Talking Life Ltd and runs from 1st September 2024 to 30th April 2026, covering regions within England. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the initial tender documents published on 2nd July 2024 and the tender period closing on 16th July 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in adult education and training services. It is particularly suited for SMEs given the tender's suitability criteria. Companies that have expertise in providing training for social care and children's services will find this contract an excellent avenue for business growth. Engaging in this procurement provides exposure to public sector requirements and facilitates partnerships with a well-established local authority, fostering both business credibility and the potential for future contracts. ## Notice Wirral Council are seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver a range of training for Children's Services, combining virtual and face to face for the following programmes: * Achieving Best Evidence (1 programme) * Trauma Informed Practice (2 programmes) * Introduction to Court Skills for Newly Qualified Social Workers (2 programmes) * Court Skills for Social Workers (2 programmes) * Child Development (2 programmes) * Motivational Interviewing (2 programmes) * Parental Mental Health (2 programmes) * Compassion Fatigue and Moral Injury The training will identify staff groups including Social Workers, Family Workers and Personal Advisors. Full details can be found within the tender documentation provided. The tender document and any additional information are accessible via The Chest portal, https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ to participate in this exercise please register your interest in the opportunity. Should you have any questions relating to the tender document please raise them via the 'messages' section on the portal. Additional information: The tender document and any additional information are accessible via The Chest portal, https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ to participate in this exercise please register your interest in the opportunity. Project ID DN724486 Should you have any questions relating to the tender document please raise them via the 'messages' section on the portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22b50676-2314-477a-8b15-98b85b686452 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 30 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £68,790 | | 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 | WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BIRKENHEAD | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH41 2AB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral | | Local authority | Wirral | | Electoral ward | Birkenhead and Tranmere | | Westminster constituency | Birkenhead | | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TALKING LIFE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 28 Aug 2024 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22b50676-2314-477a-8b15-98b85b686452 - 2 Jul 2024 at 13:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82e405f1-5e48-4621-9057-a15fc3526c1b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22b50676-2314-477a-8b15-98b85b686452 28th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82e405f1-5e48-4621-9057-a15fc3526c1b 2nd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.wirral.gov.uk/ - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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