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UK4

Provision of Childcare Training

  • First published: 19 March 2026
  • Last modified: 19 March 2026
  • Version: 1
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef98
Published by:
Wrexham County Borough Council
Authority ID:
AA0264
Publication date:
19 March 2026
Deadline date:
16 April 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

UK4 Tender Notice - Wrexham County Borough Council will be seeking to procure a training provider to deliver mandatory Childcare Training for Safeguarding courses (a combination of Group B/Level 2 and Group C/Level 3) and Paediatric First Aid (a combination of 6 hour and 12 hour courses) in line with the National Minimum Standards for regulated childcare 2023 to meet the varying needs of the early years and childcare workforce through a mixture of day time, evening and weekend courses.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

Proc-25-119

Procurement description

UK4 Tender Notice - Wrexham County Borough Council will be seeking to procure a training provider to deliver mandatory Childcare Training for Safeguarding courses (a combination of Group B/Level 2 and Group C/Level 3) and Paediatric First Aid (a combination of 6 hour and 12 hour courses) in line with the National Minimum Standards for regulated childcare 2023 to meet the varying needs of the early years and childcare workforce through a mixture of day time, evening and weekend courses.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

  • UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

120000.00 GBP to 120000.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

30 May 2026, 00:00AM to 29 May 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 28 May 2030

Contracting authority

Wrexham County Borough Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Commissioning Procurement and Contract Management Unit

Town/City: Wrexham

Postcode: LL14 1SU

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://www.wrexham.gov.uk/

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJHN-6516-JQNZ

Email: procurement@wrexham.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Lots

Divided into 4 lots

Group B (Level 2) Safeguarding Intermediate Course

Lot number: 1

Description

Intermediate Safeguarding Children courses help to increase existing safeguarding knowledge and teach more about what is involved in the safeguarding process. The course shows how to identify abuse, and report concerns as well as learn more about the safeguarding structure, recognising risks and what happens after a referral to social care has been made.

Course type and considerations:

• Face to face course

• Duration: 4-6 hours/1 day/2 x evenings

CPV classifications

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Delivery regions

  • UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham

Lot value (estimated)

20000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

24000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 May 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 May 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

28 May 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

2 YEARS IN YEARLY INCREMENTS

Simple description of award criteria

Upon conclusion of the assessment, the scores for ‘price’ and ‘quality’ will be combined to give a total score out of 100 points. The Tenderer with the highest overall score will be awarded the contract

Group C (Level 3) Advanced Safeguarding Course

Lot number: 2

Description

Advanced Safeguarding courses teach more about what the role involves and helps to understand the safeguarding process in more detail. The course uses a variety of written activities and interactive exercises to help review and develop the safeguarding procedures within the setting and ensure that all staff members understand their responsibilities towards safeguarding children. Includes topics relating to allegations of abuse against a staff member and how to deal with these, understanding key legislation and guidance which underpins settings policy for children’s safety and welfare, roles to play in the multi-agency child protection process including case conferences and providing written reports.

Course type and considerations:

Face to face course

Duration: 2 days to be delivered in evenings/weekends

CPV classifications

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Delivery regions

  • UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham

Lot value (estimated)

40000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

48000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 May 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 May 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

29 May 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

2 years in yearly increments

Simple description of award criteria

Upon conclusion of the assessment, the scores for ‘price’ and ‘quality’ will be combined to give a total score out of 100 points. The Tenderer with the highest overall score will be awarded the contract

Emergency Paediatric First Aid

Lot number: 3

Description

The course must include:

• Be able to assess an emergency situation and prioritise what action to take.

• Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and breathing normally.

• Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally.

• Help a baby or child who is having a seizure.

• Help a baby or child who is choking.

• Help a baby or child who is bleeding.

• Help a baby or child who is suffering from shock caused by severe blood loss (Hypovolemic shock)

Course type and considerations:

Face to face course

Duration: minimum 6 hours (excluding breaks) to be delivered in evenings/weekends

CPV classifications

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Delivery regions

  • UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham

Lot value (estimated)

20000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

24000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 May 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 May 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

29 May 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

2 years in yearly increments

Simple description of award criteria

Upon conclusion of the assessment, the scores for ‘price’ and ‘quality’ will be combined to give a total score out of 100 points. The Tenderer with the highest overall score will be awarded the contract

Full Paediatric First Aid

Lot number: 4

Description

he course must include:

• Be able to assess an emergency situation and prioritise what action to take.

• Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and breathing normally.

• Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally.

• Help a baby or child who is having a seizure.

• Help a baby or child who is choking.

• Help a baby or child who is bleeding.

• Help a baby or child who is suffering from shock caused by severe blood loss (Hypovolemic shock)

• Help a baby or child who is suffering from anaphylactic shock.

• Help a baby or child who has had an electric shock.

• Help a baby or child who has burns or scalds.

• Help a baby or child who has a suspected fracture.

• Help a baby or child with head, neck or back injuries.

• Help a baby or child who is suspected of being poisoned.

• Help a baby or child with a foreign body in eyes, ears or nose.

• Help a baby or child with an eye injury.

• Help a baby or child with a bite or sting.

• Help a baby or child who is suffering from the effects of extreme heat or cold.

• Help a baby or child having: a diabetic emergency; an asthma attack; an allergic reaction; meningitis; and/or febrile convulsions.

• Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider (including appropriate contents of a first aid box and the need for recording accidents and incidents).

Course type and considerations:

Face to face course

Duration: minimum 12 hours (excluding breaks) to be delivered in evenings/weekends

CPV classifications

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Delivery regions

  • UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham

Lot value (estimated)

40000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

48000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 May 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 May 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

29 May 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

2 years in yearly increments

Simple description of award criteria

Upon conclusion of the assessment, the scores for ‘price’ and ‘quality’ will be combined to give a total score out of 100 points. The Tenderer with the highest overall score will be awarded the contract

Submission

Tender submission deadline

16 April 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

08 April 2026, 12:00PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ITT Title: Proc-25-119 Provision of Childcare TrainingeTenderWales References: project _62259When submitting an application for the Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire please use:itt_123398 - - Proc-25-119 Provision of Childcare Training - Pre Qualification QuestionnaireWhen submitting an application for each individual Lot for the Technical and Commercial element please use the following:itt_123399 - Proc-25-119 - Provision of Childcare Training - Lot 1 - Group B (Level 2) Safeguarding Intermediate Courseitt_123400 - Proc-25-119 - Provision of Childcare Training- Lot 2 - Group C (Level 3) Advanced Safeguarding Courseitt_123401 - Proc-25-119 - Provision of Childcare Training - Lot 3 - Emergency Paediatric First Aiditt_123402 - Proc-25-119 - Provision of Childcare Training - Lot 4 - Full Paediatric First Aid

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
There are no commodity categories for this notice.

Delivery locations

ID Description
1023 Flintshire and Wrexham

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
05 December 2025
Deadline date:
12 February 2026 12:00
Notice type:
UK3
Version:
1
Authority name:
Wrexham County Borough Council
Publication date:
19 March 2026
Deadline date:
16 April 2026 12:00
Notice type:
UK4
Version:
1
Authority name:
Wrexham County Borough Council

About the buyer

Main contact:
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Admin contact:
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Technical contact:
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Other contact:
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Further information

Date Details

0800 222 9004

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