Scope
Reference
To Be Confirmed
Description
Caerphilly County Borough Council is intending to issue a mini competition via the Dynamic Purchasing System for Training Providers (CCBC Employees & Residents) Tender reference number RQST14397 the Provision of Training Period for both Professional Training and Mentors to Support the Period Dignity Grant.
The purpose of this notice is to inform any potential training providers who are not signed up to the Councils Training DPS that this competition will only be accessible to bidders if they are accepted onto the DPS and also give providers an opportunity to apply.
Total value (estimated)
- £32,000 excluding VAT
- £38,400 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
Contract locations
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Not the same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Mentors
Description
The Council are aiming to provide a programme that will train a group of Yr10 pupils to become menstrual peer mentors across our mainstream Secondary schools (11 in total). The Council is looking for an external provider to work with the Council and Schools to achieve this.
Lot value (estimated)
- £16,000 excluding VAT
- £19,200 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 November 2025 to 17 July 2026
- Possible extension to 23 July 2027
- 1 year, 8 months, 19 days
Description of possible extension:
The extension is subjective to funding. Full details will be found in the ITT documents and the above details may change
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. Professionals
Description
The Council would like to upskill education staff on the delivery of the topic area as boosting their confidence by providing a bank of resources they are able to access following completion of the training. The Council is looking for an external provider to work with the Council and Schools to achieve this.
Lot value (estimated)
- £16,000 excluding VAT
- £19,200 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 November 2025 to 24 July 2026
- Possible extension to 23 July 2027
- 1 year, 8 months, 19 days
Description of possible extension:
Extensions are subjective to further funding being secured. Full details will be found in the ITT documents and the above details may change
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. Mentors
Lot 2. Professionals
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
8 October 2025
Enquiry deadline
22 October 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
29 October 2025, 12:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
If you are interested in either LOT of this Provision and wish to participate in this mini competition through the Councils DPS for Training Providers you will need to register and apply to the Councils DPS for Training Providers. Please can you log on to Proactis Plaza as per the link below:-
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login#
If you are not registered please register and then you can search for the DPS by searching RQST14397 within Opportunities.
If you need supplier support please contact Jemma ford fordj1@caerphilly.gov.uk or Hayley Jones jonesh21@caerphilly.gov.uk.
Please note you must apply to the DPS and be successful no later than Wednesday 08 October 2025 to ensure you are invited to further competition.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Caerphilly County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWHP-2369-JPYL
Penallta House, Tredomen Park
Hengoed
CF82 7PG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Thomas Young
Telephone: 01443863108
Email: youngt@caerphilly.gov.uk
Website: https://www.caerphilly.gov.uk
Region: UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales