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title: "Bespoke Training for Teaching Staff - Trauma and Mental Health"
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# Bespoke Training for Teaching Staff - Trauma and Mental Health

Buyer: HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aab0

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## Summary

Hartlepool Borough Council has undertaken a procurement process titled "Bespoke Training for Teaching Staff - Trauma and Mental Health." This procurement falls under the services industry category and is situated in Hartlepool, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage with the contract becoming active on 26th June 2025 and concluding on 25th June 2026. This direct procurement method was executed below the threshold without competition to secure trauma-informed training services from Trauma Informed Schools CIC. The initiative is funded by the Department for Education's SEND and AP Change Programme, requiring the funds to be utilised by 31st March 2026.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specializing in providing educational and therapeutic training services, particularly those focusing on trauma and mental health. SMEs similar to Trauma Informed Schools CIC, known for delivering high-quality, specialized training programs, would find this type of contract beneficial for business growth. The contract involves delivering Level 5 Diplomas and Senior Leadership courses, which are integral to developing inclusive practices within Hartlepool's educational framework. Businesses with expertise in school services and staff training could leverage similar opportunities to expand their influence and clientele within the educational sector.

## Notice

This contract serves as an exemption to HBC's Contract Procedure Rules and comprises the following bespoke training for teaching staff: - Level 5 Diploma in Trauma and Mental Health Informed School and Communities training. - Senior Leadership training (2 day course) This is grant funded via Change Programme. Hartlepool Borough Council has been allocated funding from the Department for Education's SEND and AP Change Programme which aims to improve outcomes and experiences for children and young people with SEND or in AP and their families. The funding is time limited and must be spent by 31/3/2026. Some of this funding will be utilised to cover the cost of accredited Level 5 diplomas in trauma and mental health informed school and communities for 9 delegates. This particular training provider has been chosen as they are a nationally recognised company renowned for delivering trauma informed training which includes therapeutic practice. Other potential offerers did not include this in their offering. HBC will also commission a 2 day Senior Leadership course with this funding which will be offered to all schools to ensure inclusive practice is consistent across all schools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063342-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,843 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARTLEPOOL |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS24 8AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Hartlepool |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Hartlepool |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRAUMA INFORMED SCHOOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80410000 - Various school services
- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 13:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063342-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063342-2025
  8th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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