--- title: "Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership Training Provider" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f1ef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f1ef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f1ef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f1ef.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY" published: "2025-12-09" --- # Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership Training Provider Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f1ef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f1ef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f1ef.json) ## Summary The Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership is planning a procurement process titled "Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership Training Provider," facilitated by Birmingham Children’s Trust Community Interest Company. Operating within the services industry category, this contract aims to provide a comprehensive programme of safeguarding training for professionals and volunteers working with children across Birmingham. The contract falls under the open procurement method and is currently in the planning stage, with significant dates including a tender period ending on 13th February 2026. The procurement is noteworthy due to its relevance in adult and other education services, training services, and social work-related services, with courses delivered both virtually and face-to-face. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training and educational services, specifically those with expertise in safeguarding and child protection. The programme foresees an extensive portfolio of training courses and webinars focused on safeguarding fundamentals, specialist topics, and practice development. SMEs are particularly encouraged to compete, given their suitability for this contract. Businesses equipped to offer interactive, discussion-based learning and capable of integrating feedback mechanisms may find this tender a fitting avenue for growth, contributing to a vital public service mission in safeguarding children's welfare in Birmingham. ## Notice The Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership (BSCP) is seeking to commission a comprehensive programme of multi-agency safeguarding training for professionals and volunteers working with children and families across Birmingham. This procurement will support BSCP's statutory duty to ensure that organisations collaborate effectively to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. BSCP is the statutory safeguarding partnership for Birmingham, comprising Birmingham City Council, Birmingham & Solihull Integrated Care Board, and West Midlands Police. The Partnership sets local safeguarding priorities, coordinates multi-agency arrangements, and ensures learning from audits, reviews, and national guidance is embedded in practice. High-quality training is a critical component of this work, enabling practitioners to maintain and develop the skills required to protect children and young people. The successful provider will deliver/manage a range of training courses and webinars designed to meet the diverse needs of the safeguarding workforce. The programme will include over 50 courses and webinars a year. The provider will be able to proactively source trainers with relevant skills and experience to deliver training in a ever changing environment. Training must: Reflect current legislation, statutory guidance, and local priorities. Incorporate learning from Serious Case Reviews, audits, and thematic reports. Promote multi-agency collaboration, professional curiosity, and effective challenge. Be accessible to a wide audience, including statutory agencies, voluntary sector organisations, and faith groups. Core Training Themes Child Protection Fundamentals: Roles, responsibilities, and thresholds. Specialist Safeguarding Topics: Child exploitation (criminal and sexual). Domestic abuse, coercive control, and perpetrator-focused approaches. Safeguarding disabled children and cultural competence. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) awareness. Emerging Priorities: Mental health awareness for community and faith organisations. Online safety and radicalisation prevention. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma-informed practice. Practice Development: Professional curiosity and escalation. Strengthening Families Framework. Learning from local and national reviews. Delivery Model Format: A mix of virtual and face-to-face sessions. Approach: Interactive, discussion-based learning with practical application. Evaluation: The Provider must implement robust feedback mechanisms and report attendance and impact data. Objectives This procurement aims to: Strengthen safeguarding practice across Birmingham. Ensure consistent, high-quality learning opportunities for all agencies. Embed a culture of continuous improvement and shared responsibility for child protection. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: There will be two 12 month extension options. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081122-2025 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | 19 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B6 4DU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80500000 - Training services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 9 Dec 2025 at 15:19 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081122-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081122-2025 9th December 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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