Tender

RQF and Associated Training across Adults and Children's Services

  • Middlesbrough Council

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Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-016119

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-065a3c

Published 23 February 2026, 2:25pm



Scope

Description

Middlesbrough Council employs non Social Work qualified staff in its Adult and Children's Social Care Services. These staff require RQF and associated training to ensure they deliver safe and effective services, promoting independence well-being and choice whilst meeting the requirements of OFSTED, DfE and the DOH.

Total value (estimated)

  • £112,000 excluding VAT
  • £140,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030
  • Possible extension to 31 May 2033
  • 7 years

Description of possible extension:

3 x 12 month extensions

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

Contract locations

  • UKC12 - South Teesside

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Tender submission deadline

16 March 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes


Award criteria

Quality 75%

Price 25%


Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition


Contracting authority

Middlesbrough Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJH-5252-HJDM

PO Box 500

Middlesbrough

TS1 9FT

United Kingdom

Region: UKC12 - South Teesside

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government