--- title: "SCE0074 - Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Training Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c9e2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c9e2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c9e2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c9e2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-13" --- # SCE0074 - Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Training Programme Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c9e2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c9e2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c9e2.json) ## Summary Leicester City Council is currently in the planning stage for a new procurement process, aiming to commission an accredited Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Training Programme. This initiative includes train-the-trainer training, materials, accreditation, and trainer support, and is categorised under specialist training services. The procurement process is being conducted as a soft market test to gather information and gauge interest within the market, not as a formal tender at this time. This effort is vital for supporting various educational services within Leicester, where the increasing demand for special educational needs and disability (SEND) services prompts the need for such training. The soft market engagement is scheduled to conclude by 31st July 2026, with further communication planned for October 2026, and the actual contract is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2027, spanning until 31st March 2029. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and behavioural training services, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive and accredited programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Engaging with Leicester City Council’s procurement process can pave the way for establishing long-term relationships with the council and potentially expanding service offerings in the public sector, particularly for those already providing or keen to develop expertise in educational and behaviour support services. The soft market engagement allows businesses to express interest and help shape the procurement specifications to better fit market capabilities, thus fostering innovation and collaboration within the field. ## Notice THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. Leicester City Council is seeking to commission an accredited Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Training Programme, including train-the-trainer training, training materials, accreditation and trainer support. As part of the commissioning process, the authority is undertaking a soft market test. This gives potential providers and other stakeholders the opportunity to express their interests and feed in their views about the potential service model and specification principles. The commissioners will use the information to appraise options and further develop the specification. This process does not constitute a formal tender or other competitive bidding process and will not result in the letting of a Contract. The authority is using this process solely to test the market to gather information and ascertain the level of interest in this particular service. There are therefore no formal criteria which we will use to judge your responses, and it is not our intention to provide any feedback. Leicester City Council provides a wide range of services to people. The City Council is a unitary authority, comprising 21 wards. The Council has a range of statutory responsibilities in relation to SEND & Education. Leicester has approximately 110 state-funded schools and education settings, educating around 60,000 pupils. The Council has experienced increasing demand for SEND services in recent years, including significant growth in the number of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The Council works collaboratively with schools and education providers to promote inclusive practice, improve outcomes for children and young people, and support schools in meeting the needs of learners with a wide range of behavioural, social, emotional and special educational needs. Please note that any procurement and contract start dates mentioned in this notice are estimates and may change. Additionally, the total contract value is an estimate and it is likely to change. Further information can be found through the following advert link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9ca3f6ba-ca7e-f111-813c-005056b64545 ### Planning Information THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. Leicester City Council is seeking to commission an accredited Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Training Programme, including train-the-trainer training, training materials, accreditation and trainer support. As part of the commissioning process, the authority is undertaking a soft market test. This gives potential providers and other stakeholders the opportunity to express their interests and feed in their views about the potential service model and specification principles. The commissioners will use the information to appraise options and further develop the specification. This process does not constitute a formal tender or other competitive bidding process and will not result in the letting of a Contract. The authority is using this process solely to test the market to gather information and ascertain the level of interest in this particular service. There are therefore no formal criteria which we will use to judge your responses, and it is not our intention to provide any feedback. Leicester City Council provides a wide range of services to people. The City Council is a unitary authority, comprising 21 wards. The Council has a range of statutory responsibilities in relation to SEND & Education. Leicester has approximately 110 state-funded schools and education settings, educating around 60,000 pupils. The Council has experienced increasing demand for SEND services in recent years, including significant growth in the number of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The Council works collaboratively with schools and education providers to promote inclusive practice, improve outcomes for children and young people, and support schools in meeting the needs of learners with a wide range of behavioural, social, emotional and special educational needs. Please note that any procurement and contract start dates mentioned in this notice are estimates and may change. Additionally, the total contract value is an estimate and it is likely to change. Further information can be found through the following advert link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9ca3f6ba-ca7e-f111-813c-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065773-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 1FZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80510000 - Specialist training services ## Release History - 13 Jul 2026 at 15:23 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065773-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065773-2026 13th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9ca3f6ba-ca7e-f111-813c-005056b64545 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.leicester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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