Scope
Reference
OPEN08102025130509
Description
This contract serves as an exemption to HBC's Contract Procedure Rules and comprises the following bespoke training for teaching staff:
- Level 5 Diploma in Trauma and Mental Health Informed School and Communities training.
- Senior Leadership training (2 day course)
This is grant funded via Change Programme.
Hartlepool Borough Council has been allocated funding from the Department for Education's SEND and AP Change Programme which aims to improve outcomes and experiences for children and young people with SEND or in AP and their families. The funding is time limited and must be spent by 31/3/2026.
Some of this funding will be utilised to cover the cost of accredited Level 5 diplomas in trauma and mental health informed school and communities for 9 delegates. This particular training provider has been chosen as they are a nationally recognised company renowned for delivering trauma informed training which includes therapeutic practice. Other potential offerers did not include this in their offering.
HBC will also commission a 2 day Senior Leadership course with this funding which will be offered to all schools to ensure inclusive practice is consistent across all schools.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £15,843.80 excluding VAT
- £19,012.56 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
15 June 2025
Contract dates
- 26 June 2025 to 25 June 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80410000 - Various school services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
Contract locations
- UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Trauma Informed Schools CIC
Quadrant House Floor 6, 4 Thomas More Square
London
E1W 1YW
United Kingdom
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Hartlepool Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTCQ-5564-CHJP
Civic Centre, Victoria Road
Hartlepool
TS24 8AY
United Kingdom
Region: UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government