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title: "Care Academy Positive Behavioural Support"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-03-21"
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# Care Academy Positive Behavioural Support

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5683e3c-5819-4b89-be62-9c8729764d8d

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## Summary

Durham County Council is seeking to enhance the skills of Independent Sector Provider staff working with individuals with learning disabilities through a training programme titled "Care Academy Positive Behavioural Support." This initiative falls under the education and training services category and is planned for delivery in England. The procurement process is now complete, with the contract period running from 14th February 2022 to 30th June 2023. This project had a budget of £50,820, and the tender period ended on 9th February 2022. The awarded contract has been granted to the University of Northumbria at Newcastle, making it an essential collaboration for service delivery in this sector.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant avenue for businesses specialising in training and educational services, particularly those focused on behavioural support for learning disabilities. Companies with expertise in developing training programmes or resources for healthcare and educational professionals will find this contract aligns with their capabilities. Engaging in these types of contracts can not only establish a foothold in the public sector but also open doors to future projects that aim to improve care and training standards across similar programmes.

## Notice

The Care Academy have been successful in securing funding through the local Clinical Commissioning Group to fund places for Independent Sector Provider staff working with people with learning disabilities to train in Positive Behavioural Support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0d0202-b8a8-481e-a0ef-9609071d54fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,820 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,820 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UJ |
| 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 | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2022 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0d0202-b8a8-481e-a0ef-9609071d54fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0d0202-b8a8-481e-a0ef-9609071d54fa
  21st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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