Planning

Foster Carer Training (Live & E-Learning)

  • Gloucestershire County Council

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-012045

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-064cfb (view related notices)

Published 10 February 2026, 3:50pm



Scope

Reference

DN792157

Description

Foster Carer Training (Live & E-Learning)’

Gloucestershire County Council needs to provide statutory e-learning for around 750 foster carers, ensuring compliance with national standards through accessible, blended online platforms with robust reporting and feedback. Some specialist safeguarding and complex care topics will also be delivered via live trainer-led sessions, either online or face-to-face, to support advanced practice and skill application.

Total value (estimated)

  • £285,000 excluding VAT
  • £342,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029
  • Possible extension to 30 April 2031
  • 5 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 80420000 - E-learning services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services

Contract locations

  • UKK13 - Gloucestershire

Engagement

Engagement deadline

13 February 2026

Engagement process description

Gloucestershire County Council would like to inform the market of an upcoming tender opportunity that is expected to be released shortly Suppliers who may be interested in bidding for this contract are encouraged to ensure they are fully registered and set up on the Council’s e-tendering portal, Supplying the South West.

All tender documents, clarification messages, and submission requirements will be made available exclusively through the portal. To avoid any delays or missed notifications, suppliers should register or verify their existing account as soon as possible.

Please register or log in at:

www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

By registering in advance, you will be able to:

Access the tender documents as soon as they are published

Receive automated alerts regarding this opportunity

Submit your tender response electronically through the portal

Further details about the opportunity will be released when the tender goes live.


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

17 February 2026


Contracting authority

Gloucestershire County Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZHT-7473-ZVPN

Shire Hall

Gloucester

GL1 2TH

United Kingdom

Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government