AwardedAwarded 24 April 2026
Foster Carer Training Live and E Learning
Gloucestershire County Council · Local authority
In brief
Gloucestershire County Council awarded training work to Flourish Learning Ltd on 24 April 2026.
The notice gives a value of £285,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 May 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
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)
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Flourish Learning Ltd (SME) 2 bids received | £176,250 | Awarded 24 April 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 012045-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 014619-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 041196-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 012045-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 10 February 2026, last updated 5 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.