--- title: "SOL30269 SOL Systemic Practice Training Programme 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aa77" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06aa77" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06aa77.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06aa77.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-22" --- # SOL30269 SOL Systemic Practice Training Programme 2026 Buyer: SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aa77 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06aa77) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06aa77.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "SOL30269 SOL Systemic Practice Training Programme 2026" is being managed by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, a public authority within the UK. The project is classified under vocational training services and aims to implement and maintain systemic practice within Children's Services. This active tender is in the "tenderUpdate" stage, with the procurement process being an open, below-threshold competition. Potential bidders are encouraged to engage by downloading and completing their submissions via the Council's Atamis portal before the planned deadline of 13 July 2026. The contract, if won, commences on 1 September 2026 and runs for a year, with potential extensions, subject to funding confirmation from the Families First Grant. The project allows UK-based SMEs and VCSEs to apply, characterised by a procurement value of up to £450,000 excluding VAT. This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in training and consultancy, particularly those experienced in systemic practice within a local authority setting. The programme necessitates a service delivery model that is flexible and adaptive, suitable for businesses with expertise in managing comprehensive training programmes and fostering organisational development within social care environments. Competitors with strong capabilities in blended learning approaches, workforce training, diagnostic assessments, and those who can align with AFT standards are well-positioned to succeed. Additionally, the inclusion of extension options based on funding availability provides a prospect for sustainable business growth over an extended period. ## Notice The Council is seeking a suitably experienced provider to design and deliver a comprehensive Systemic Practice Training Programme, alongside a clear and deliverable implementation plan to support its rollout and long-term embedding. The requirement comprises the following core elements: 1. Diagnostic and Implementation Planning * Undertake a diagnostic assessment of workforce capability and organisational needs. * Develop a detailed implementation plan setting out programme structure, sequencing and delivery. 2. Training Delivery Deliver a blended programme of systemic practice training, including: * Introductory courses to enable broad access. * Foundation-level training with progression opportunities * Intermediate (Year 2) provision, where appropriate * Leadership and management development programmes Training must be practical and skills-focused, strengthening relational, reflective and whole-family approaches. 3. Workforce and Partner Engagement The programme will be delivered across Children's Services, including frontline practitioners, managers and senior leaders, and will support engagement with relevant multi-agency partners. 4. Embedding and Organisational Development The provider will support the integration of systemic practice into: * Supervision, quality assurance and audit processes * Leadership behaviours and service culture * Existing practice models and frameworks This includes developing internal capacity to sustain the approach beyond the contract term. 5. Delivery Model and Outcomes * Delivery will be through a blended learning approach and phased in line with the implementation plan. * The programme must achieve measurable improvements in workforce capability, consistency of practice, and outcomes for children and families. This is a strategic requirement focused on sustainable change rather than standalone training. Providers must demonstrate the capability to deliver systemic practice at scale within a local authority or comparable safeguarding environment. 6. Extension Options * It is Solihull's intention to support the embedding of systemic practice and to further develop the skills of the workforce. Years 2 and 3 of this contract are conditional upon the allocation of Families First Grant funding to Solihull MBC. Confirmation of any extension will be issued annually once the funding allocation for that year has been confirmed. Known Risks - Please refer to 'SOL30269 Appendix A - 3.1 Risk Assessment' and ITT Part 1 section 3.1. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Two further years of up to 1 year for each extension, subject to performance and funding availability after year 1. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058578-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 26 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | Lots value | £450,000 | | 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 | SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SOLIHULL | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B91 3QB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull | | Local authority | Solihull | | Electoral ward | St Alphege | | Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80530000 - Vocational training services ## Release History - 22 Jun 2026 at 13:46 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058578-2026 - 19 Jun 2026 at 15:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058247-2026 - 1 Jun 2026 at 13:48 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051458-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058578-2026 22nd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058247-2026 19th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051458-2026 1st June 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://solihull.my.site.com/s/ - 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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