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title: "Framework for the Provision of Learning & Development Training"
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# Framework for the Provision of Learning & Development Training

Buyer: DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc70429f-6294-4e3d-8d62-258652ec8a29

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## Summary

Dorset County Council has initiated a tender process for the "Framework for the Provision of Learning & Development Training," aiming to establish a framework agreement to enhance training services across their Adult and Community Services, Children's Services, and the Pan-Dorset Local Safeguarding Children's Board. The procurement is classified under personnel training services and is set in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 2nd May 2018, with a contract value estimated at £2,280,000, initially lasting for 12 months from 1st April 2019, and an option to extend for three additional 12-month periods. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, enabling broad participation. 

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses that specialise in learning and development training, particularly those providing services in core training areas, social care education, and specialist training. Given the focus on enhancing workforce skills within public services, companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), are well-positioned to compete. Successful bidders will collaborate closely with Dorset County Council to deliver tailored and effective training solutions, fostering business growth while contributing positively to local public services.

## Notice

To develop a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Learning & Development Training to meet the requirements of Adult and Community Services and Children's Services Directorates and Pan-Dorset Local Safeguarding Children's Board (Pan-Dorset LSCB). The context for Learning and Development Training focuses specifically on the following areas: * Core training subjects including, but not exclusively; Market Traded Services, Effective Partnerships, Time Management, Customer Care, Facilitation Skills, Assertiveness, Project Management, Advanced Negotiation, Budget Management and Managing Complaints * Social Care subjects including, but not exclusively; Risk and Decision Making, Modern Slavery, Evidence Based Practice, Care Planning and Permanency, Introduction to Childcare Law and Tribunals Training * Specialist Training including, but not exclusively; Safeguarding Children and Adults, Safer Recruitment and Serious Case Review. Initial Framework for 12 months with the option to extend for 3 further periods of 12 months. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aadecf05-245e-42ab-bc90-f7c7bfca8279 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,280,000 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 51 |
| Supplier names | 3 SPIRIT; ACCELERATOR SOLUTIONS; ALISON ANN GADD; AMANDA DUDMAN COACHING SERVICES; AMBER AND GREENE; AT TRAINING & RECRUITMENT; AWARE LEADERSHIP; BARNARDO'S; BOND SOLON; BROOK YOUNG PEOPLE; CENTRE FOR STRATEGY AND COMMUNICATION; CHOICE TRAINING - ANITA SIMPSON; CHURCHILL SQUARE CONSULTING; CORDIE; CORPORATE LEARNING SOLUTIONS; COSENSA LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT; CRESCENTE; DARTINGTON HALL TRUST; DISABLED LIVING FOUNDATION (DLF; DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; DORSET POLICE - SAFE SCHOOLS & COMMUNITIES TEAM; EXPLOSIVE LEARNING SOLUTIONS LIMITED (ELS; FIRST STEP TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY; GRAPHICSHACK; ILX GROUP; IN-TRAC TRAINING & CONSULTANCY; JACKIE WEBB; KAILL TRAINING; LEARN AND CARE TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY; MONTPELLIER INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING; NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM FOR INCLUSION (NDTI; OPUS PHARMACY SERVICES; PETROC; PREMIER PEOPLE SOLUTIONS LIMITED, TRADING AS PREMIER PARTNERSHIP; QA; RB HEALTH AND SAFETY SOLUTIONS; RICHARD WOODLEY TRADING AS PUBLIC SERVICES TRAINING; RIVER HR; SIDE BY SIDE TRAINING CENTRE; SKILLS & LEARNING BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET & POOLE; SOUTH WEST COUNCILS; SUPPORT SERVICES FOR EDUCATION (A TRADING UNIT WITHIN) SOMERSET; THE CHANGE MAKER GROUP; THE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY; TRACY BARLOW; TRAIN TO EQUIP, SUE RASTALL; TRAINING MATTERS (DORSET; TWYNHAM TRAINING; VIRTUAL COLLEGE; VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY SECTOR TRAINING (VCS TRAINING; YEOVIL COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79632000 - Personnel-training services
- 79633000 - Staff development services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2018 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aadecf05-245e-42ab-bc90-f7c7bfca8279
- 17 Apr 2018 at 15:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5a6a85e-5ace-4bfc-a2d2-10a33fc91902
- 17 Apr 2018 at 15:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5a6a85e-5ace-4bfc-a2d2-10a33fc91902
- 28 Mar 2018 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5a6a85e-5ace-4bfc-a2d2-10a33fc91902

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aadecf05-245e-42ab-bc90-f7c7bfca8279
  4th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5a6a85e-5ace-4bfc-a2d2-10a33fc91902
  17th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dorsetforyou.com/

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