--- title: "Provision of Safeguarding Training for Group B and Group C" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067689" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067689" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067689.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067689.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-03" --- # Provision of Safeguarding Training for Group B and Group C Buyer: CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067689 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067689) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067689.json) ## Summary Carmarthenshire County Council is managing a procurement process for the "Provision of Safeguarding Training for Group B and Group C" with a total estimated contract value of £125,000. The council, operating under Welsh devolved regulations, seeks to commission a provider capable of delivering face-to-face safeguarding training to Early Years and Childcare Settings, with sessions held during evenings and weekends in Carmarthenshire, UK. The tender stage is currently active, with an enquiry period ending on 27th July 2026, and the final submission deadline set for 31st July 2026. Following the open procurement method, the services category tender calls for trainers who meet the Wales Safeguarding Procedures and Social Care Wales framework competencies. The contract period is anticipated to begin on 4th January 2027 and conclude on 3rd January 2029, with potential extensions up to 2032 dependent on budget and performance considerations. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the training services sector, specifically those offering specialised education and staff training services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, thanks to the contract's suitability criteria. Businesses with experience in delivering high-quality, in-person adult and other education services, specifically in safeguarding, are well-suited for this opportunity. The open competition process provides a fair platform for qualifying businesses to demonstrate their expertise and compete effectively, with a substantial focus on cost and quality evaluation criteria ensuring diverse business growth prospects. ## Notice Carmarthenshire County Council wishes to commission a Provider to provide Training for Safeguarding Group B & Group C. The training sessions will need to be delivered in-person, during evenings and weekends to accommodate the Early Years and Childcare Settings. All safeguarding training must be delivered by trainers who meet the competency requirements set out in the 'Wales Safeguarding Procedures' and the 'Social Care Wales' framework for safeguarding learning. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The Contract may be extended for a further period of up to three (3) years, in increments of twelve (12) months. Any extension shall be subject to the availability of budget, satisfactory performance by the Provider, and agreement by both parties. ### Planning Information We are seeking provision for Safeguarding Training for Group B & Group C. The training session should ideally be delivered face to face and outside of working hours (evenings and weekends) to accommodate the Childcare & Early Years sector. We are looking to provide two training session for each Safeguarding Group one per school calendar term. The training venue will be located within Carmarthenshire. The Council seeks market feedback on: • Current provision in this sector Response format: interested parties to contact Danielle Murray-Orson via email DMurray-Orson@carmarthenshire.gov.uk Responses will be treated as commercially confidential. Aggregated feedback may inform procurement strategy. This notice does not constitute an invitation to tender. The Council is not obliged to proceed with procurement or award a contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062600-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 24 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £104,166 | | Lots value | £104,166 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CARMARTHEN | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA31 1JP | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales | | Local authority | Carmarthenshire | | Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town North and South | | Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin | | Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80110000 - Pre-school education services - 80340000 - Special education services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80520000 - Training facilities ## Release History - 3 Jul 2026 at 08:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062600-2026 - 27 Mar 2026 at 13:15 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028526-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062600-2026 3rd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028526-2026 27th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html - https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales - 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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