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PlanningSocial work and related servicesCPV: 85300000

Trauma Informed Training

Derbyshire Dales
Published 28 Jan, 2026
Contract Value
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Overview

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Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a service titled "Trauma Informed Training," aimed at providing a comprehensive training programme across educational settings in Derbyshire. The council intends to engage with the market through a pre-market event scheduled for 11th February 2026, as part of their strategy to develop effective procurement documentation and understand market capabilities. This initiative falls under the services category, with a focus on social work and related services, and targets educational establishments from early years to post-16 phases across the region, including out-of-county schools with Derbyshire Children in Care.

The procurement process seeks input to shape the future service model, which is anticipated to commence in October 2026. This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential for SMEs specialising in educational training services, particularly those with expertise in psychosocial and trauma-informed educational practices. Companies capable of delivering both virtual and in-person training sessions and developing sustainable training frameworks will be well-positioned to compete.

Moreover, businesses with the ability to provide ongoing CPD opportunities and collaborate with statutory bodies like the Virtual School and Early Years Service for alignment with educational responsibilities may find this contract appealing. The initiative promises a maximum annual value of £50k, and it covers all eight districts and boroughs of Derbyshire, offering a wide geographical reach for service providers.

Notice Description

The Council is seeking information from the market regarding a training programme focused on trauma informed relational practices for all children across education settings in Derbyshire (Early Years to Post 16). This Pre Market Engagement (PME) exercise is intended to gather insights from potential suppliers to help shape the future service model, support the development of procurement documentation, understand market capability, and ensure value for money. The Council's requirement has a proposed term of (INSET TERM) and a maximum annual value of PS50k.

To provide context on expected service levels, the training programme will need to be delivered to approximately 550 early years providers and to Derbyshire education providers in the primary, secondary and post 16 phases, through an agreed programme of virtual and in-person training sessions, Anticipated to commence around October 2026. The service should: Develop and implement a sustainable training framework for all educational phases (Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16). Develop and deliver a structured training programme aligned with trauma informed principles.

Improve staff understanding of trauma's impact on child development, behaviour, and learning, and provide resources and guidance for schools and practitioners. Promote relational approaches that foster safety, trust, and emotional regulation. Support the Virtual School's statutory responsibilities for children within their remit.

Provide ongoing CPD opportunities and refresher modules to maintain consistency. Collaborate with the Virtual School and Early Years Service to ensure alignment with statutory responsibilities. Be accessible across all eight Derbyshire districts and boroughs, as well as out of county schools that educate Derbyshire Children in Care: - Amber Valley - Bolsover - Chesterfield - Derbyshire Dales - Erewash - High Peak - North East Derbyshire - South Derbyshire Measure and report service outcomes (e.g., engagement rates, training delivery rates, child focused outcomes).

Lot Information1 Lot
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Procurement Classification

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Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06106f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Awardee Scale
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Current Stage
Planning

Contract Values

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Lots Value
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Awards Value
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Contracts Value
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The contract period is one year.

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Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
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Contracts Status
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Contracting Authority

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DCC
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Services
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MATLOCK
DE4 3AG
East Midlands
England
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

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