Foster Carer Training Live and E Learning

Gloucestershire County CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-064cfbProcurement Act 2023SME suitableactive
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£176k

Awarded 23 Apr 2026

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

05 May 2026

Description

This will be a single provider contract and will involve the provision of statutory e-learning or live trainer led sessions for approximately 750 foster carers, ensuring compliance with national standards through accessible blended online learning platforms, supported by robust reporting and feedback mechanisms. In addition, certain specialist safeguarding and complex care subjects will require delivery through live trainer led sessions, either online or face to face, to support advanced practice and skills development. Total term of contract is 3 year +1 +1 totaling £285,000 (excluding VAT)

Scope

Reference
DN792157
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Apr 2026 to 30 Apr 2029
Possible extension to 30 Apr 2031

2 Extensions available +1 year = 01.05.2029 - 30.04.2030 +1 year = 01.05.2030 - 30.04.2031

CPV classifications
80420000
Contract locations
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Qualityquality50.00%
Social Valuequality15.00%
Priceprice35.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£176k

Award date

23 Apr 2026

Contract start

15 May 2026

Contract end

15 May 2029

Awarded to