---
title: "The Provision of Training Services for Social Services Practitioners"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-147358"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147358.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-04"
---

# The Provision of Training Services for Social Services Practitioners

Buyer: CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-147358

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## Summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council has awarded a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Training Services for Social Services practitioners. The contract, effective from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with an option to extend for six months, aims to deliver Group C training to social services staff within the Gwent Region, covering various aspects of safeguarding children and adults. The procurement process falls under the "services" category, specifically "Education and training services" and "Specialist training services." The award stage was completed on 31st March 2025, and the contract is now active.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and vocational training services to contribute to the professional development of social services staff. With a focus on safeguarding training, companies experienced in delivering technical and specialist training will find this a beneficial growth avenue. The procurement method used was open, indicating a competitive bidding process that attracted five bidders, with New Pathways securing the contract valued at £138,625. Businesses with expertise in social services training, particularly in safeguarding practices, will be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature, fostering valuable partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

This is not a call for competition, it is to notify the market that Caerphilly County Borough Council Gwent Safeguarding Board has awarded a Framework Agreement to two suitable providers for the Provision of Training Services for Social Services to deliver Group C Training to Social Services practitioners within the Gwent Region. The contract period is from 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 with the option to extend for a further period of six (6) months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147358 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £138,625 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HENGOED |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF82 7PG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Caerphilly |
| Electoral ward | Ystrad Mynach |
| Westminster constituency | Caerphilly |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEW PATHWAYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80531200 - Technical training services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2025 at 14:08 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147358
- 15 Jan 2025 at 16:29 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147358

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.caerphilly.gov.uk
- https://www.newpathways.org.uk

## Provenance

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