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title: "DCMS : Safeguarding Training in Youth Work"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cd2e"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-10-15"
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# DCMS : Safeguarding Training in Youth Work

Buyer: HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cd2e

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Hartlepool Borough Council focuses on "DCMS: Safeguarding Training in Youth Work," situated in Hartlepool with services impacting the UKC11 region. The process is classified under the social work and related services category. This initiative has reached the award stage as of 15 October 2025, following a completion status of the tender phase. With a direct procurement method employed, the contract was awarded to Psych-Logical Ltd without competition, under a below-threshold criterion. The contract, valued at £13,930 net and £16,716 gross, was signed on 1 October 2025, marking its active tenure from 1 October to 31 October 2025.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in youth work safeguarding and social services, particularly those that can offer specialised training and insights in these domains. As Hartlepool Borough Council is a sub-central government public authority, suppliers like small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in related areas might find favourable growth prospects. The opportunity is tailored to businesses with specific expertise in safeguarding training within a youth work context, making it suitable for organisations seeking to leverage unique knowledge in safeguarding practices and training.

## Notice

This is a one-off procurement and is grant funded. An exemption has been employed and is therefore outside of HBC Contract Procedure Rules. The Local Youth Transformation Pilot review identified 9 key areas for development across Hartlepool Youth Services that could be funded by the pilot in line with the grant conditions. Safeguarding in youth work was an area that came up as a need locally. Psych-Logical are a local organisation employing someone is both a practising youth worker and specialist safeguarding trainer - a unique mix. The trainer has a real insight in relation to safeguarding to deliver a deeper understanding, knowledge and confidence in dealing with safeguarding situations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065545-2025 |
| 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 | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,930 |

## 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 | PSYCH-LOGICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 11:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065545-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065545-2025
  15th 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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