Foster Carer Training (Live & E-Learning)

Procurement reference

DN792157

Procurement description

Foster Carer Training (Live & E-Learning)’

Gloucestershire County Council needs to provide statutory e-learning for around 750 foster carers, ensuring compliance with national standards through accessible, blended online platforms with robust reporting and feedback. Some specialist safeguarding and complex care topics will also be delivered via live trainer-led sessions, either online or face-to-face, to support advanced practice and skill application.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKK13 - Gloucestershire

Total value (estimated)

285000 GBP Excluding VAT

342000 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

01 May 2026, 00:00AM to 30 April 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 April 2031

Gloucestershire County Council

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

CPV classifications

• 80420000 - E-learning services
• 80510000 - Specialist training services

Delivery regions

• UKK13 - Gloucestershire

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 May 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 April 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 April 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Engagement process description

Gloucestershire County Council would like to inform the market of an upcoming tender opportunity that is expected to be released shortly Suppliers who may be interested in bidding for this contract are encouraged to ensure they are fully registered and set up on the Council’s e-tendering portal, Supplying the South West.

All tender documents, clarification messages, and submission requirements will be made available exclusively through the portal. To avoid any delays or missed notifications, suppliers should register or verify their existing account as soon as possible.

Please register or log in at:

www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

By registering in advance, you will be able to:

Access the tender documents as soon as they are published

Receive automated alerts regarding this opportunity

Submit your tender response electronically through the portal

Further details about the opportunity will be released when the tender goes live.

Due date

13 February 2026, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

17 February 2026