Buyer Name: Gloucestershire County Council
Buyer Address: Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, UKK13, GL1 2TG, United Kingdom
Contact Email: commercial.services@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Gloucestershire County Council
Buyer Address: Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, UKK13, GL1 2TG, United Kingdom
Contact Email: commercial.services@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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)
No linked documents found for this notice.
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
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%)
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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