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Foster Carer Training (Live & E-Learning)

Gloucestershire County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Gloucestershire County Council

Buyer Address: Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, UKK13, GL1 2TG, United Kingdom

Contact Email: commercial.services@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
285000.0 GBP
Gross: 342000 GBP
Published
18 Feb 2026, 10:17
Deadline
16 Mar 2026, 10:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
80420000 - E-learning services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This will be a single provider contract and will involve the provision of statutory e‑learning or live trainer led sessions for approximately 750 foster carers, ensuring compliance with national standards through accessible blended online learning platforms, supported by robust reporting and feedback mechanisms. In addition, certain specialist safeguarding and complex‑care subjects will require delivery through live trainer‑led sessions, either online or face‑to‑face, to support advanced practice and skills development. Total term of contract is 3 year +1 +1 totaling £285,000 (excluding VAT)

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014619-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 285,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 342,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-04-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (50%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (15%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (35%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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