Scope
Reference
DN795943
Description
Hackney Council intends to procure a bespoke Systemic, Trauma-Informed, and Anti-Racist (STAR) Training Short Course Programme for its Children's Social Care workforce. This is a workforce development contract to deliver bespoke, integrated training to approximately 300 frontline practitioners and managers over an initial one-year term, with the aim of embedding the Council's core STAR practice model, and enhancing equitable service delivery to vulnerable children and families.
Total value (estimated)
- £160,000 excluding VAT
- £192,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 March 2026 to 22 March 2027
- Possible extension to 20 March 2028
- 1 year, 11 months, 29 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Engagement
Engagement deadline
18 November 2025
Engagement process description
The London Borough of Hackney invites interested suppliers to attend a virtual Market Engagement Event regarding the forthcoming procurement for a Systemic, Trauma-Informed, and Anti-racist (STAR) Training Short Course Programme for it's Children & Families Social Care workforce.
During the Market Engagement event, Council officers will deliver a brief presentation to outline the Council's specific requirements for the training, including the integration of our STAR practice model, and provide an overview of the procurement process.
Attendees will also be invited to participate in a Question & Answer session at the end of the presentation to raise queries around the tender.
The Market Engagement event will be held on Tuesday 18th November, 13:00-14:00, on Google Meet.
If you would like to attend this event, please email joel.thompson@hackney.gov.uk to be added to the official meeting invitation.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 December 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
London Borough of Hackney
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRZC-5592-DDDV
Hackney Service Centre
Hackney
E8 1DY
United Kingdom
Email: joel.thompson@hackney.gov.uk
Website: http://www.hackney.gov.uk
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government