Scope
Reference
DN789435
Description
The Isle of Wight Council seeks delivery of safeguarding learning and development activities for the workforce, both internal and external. The supplier will provide a comprehensive programme of courses, delivered both in-person and virtually, to support statutory duties and promote welfare across all staff levels.
The procurement is divided into two lots:
Lot 1 - Adult Safeguarding Courses
Lot 2 - Childrens Safeguarding Courses
For full details of the specification requirements can be found in Lot 1 - Specification Lot 1 and Lot 2 - Specification Lot 2.
Total value (estimated)
- £120,000 excluding VAT
- £144,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKJ34 - Isle of Wight
Not the same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Adult Safeguarding Courses
Description
For full details of the specification, requirements can be found in:
Lot 1 - Specification Lot 1
Lot value (estimated)
- £60,000 excluding VAT
- £72,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 April 2026 to 5 April 2028
- Possible extension to 5 April 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Initial term of 24 months then 2 x extension provisions at 12m each at the sole discretion of the Authority
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Children's Safeguarding Courses
Description
For full details of the specification, requirements can be found in:
Lot 2 - Specification Lot 2
Lot value (estimated)
- £60,000 excluding VAT
- £72,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 April 2026 to 5 April 2028
- Possible extension to 5 April 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Initial term 24 months can be extended by up to a further 24 months in 12m sections at the sole discretion of the Authority.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Adult Safeguarding Courses
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Children's Safeguarding Courses
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 March 2026, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 March 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders to be submitted via Pro Contract - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2 searching under reference DN789435. Please refer to the Tender Pack for further details.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Adult Safeguarding Courses
QUALITY
Q1 - Mobilisation 10%
Q2 - Course delivery 20%
Q3 - Quality of Delivery 30%
Q4 - Learners with additional needs 2.5%
Q5 - Staff 2.5%
Q6 - Communication 2.5%
Q1 - Social Value 2.5%
PRICE - 30%
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Children's Safeguarding Courses
QUALITY
Q1 - Mobilisation 10%
Q2 - Course delivery 20%
Q3 - Quality of Delivery 30%
Q4 - Learners with additional needs 2.5%
Q5 - Staff 2.5%
Q6 - Communication 2.5%
Q1 - Social Value 2.5%
PRICE - 30%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Isle of Wight Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGYX-7387-YJXG
County Hall
Newport
PO30 1UD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lucy Chandler
Telephone: +44 1983821000
Email: lucy.chandler@iow.gov.uk
Website: http://www.iow.gov.uk
Region: UKJ34 - Isle of Wight
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government