Proc-26-77 Provision of Statutory Childcare Training
Wrexham County Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Wrexham County Borough Council awarded care and healthcare work to Groundwork North Wales on 17 September 2026.
The notice gives a value of £154,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 20 months, up to 44 months with extensions, starting 10 August 2026.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
UK7 - Contract Details Notice Commissioning of a training provider to deliver a minimum of 6 of each of the following: • Group B (Level 2) Safeguarding Intermediate Course & Group C (Level 3) Safeguarding Advanced Course• Emergency Paediatric First Aid & Full Paediatric First Aid. The content of the courses should be in line with the requirements specified in the National Minimum Standards for regulated childcare 2023.The courses should be delivered to meet the varying needs of the early years and childcare workforce through a mixture of daytime, evening and weekend courses, for a minimum of 8 participants per course. The training provider will be responsible for identifying and managing…Read the full description
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Safeguarding Group B (Level 2) Intermediate & Group C (Level 3) Advanced Course 10 August 2026 to 31 March 2028 What this lot coversLot 1: Group B (Level 2) Safeguarding Intermediate Course & Group C (Level 3) Advanced Safeguarding Course 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 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 | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | £54,000 |
| Lot 2 - Emergency Paediatric First Aid and Full Paediatric First Aid 10 August 2026 to 31 March 2028 What this lot coversLot 2 - Emergency Paediatric First Aid & Full Paediatric First Aid Emergency Paediatric First Aid - 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 Full Paediatric First Aid - 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) • 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). | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | £100,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwork North Wales (SME) 3 bids received | Safeguarding Group B (Level 2) Intermediate & Group C (Level 3) Advanced Course | £54,000 | Awarded 14 July 2026 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028 |
| Groundwork North Wales (SME) 9 bids received | Lot 2 - Emergency Paediatric First Aid and Full Paediatric First Aid | £100,000 | Awarded 14 July 2026 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 054157-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 066826-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 088090-2026
Last time this was bought
Provision of Childcare Training
- Won by
- Groundwork North Wales, Matthew Jon Cooke
- Awarded
- 27 April 2026
- Value
- Not stated, or split across lots
Matched on Wrexham County Borough Council, the type of work and the title. Check the notice to be sure.
About the buyer
Procurements
138Awards
88Suppliers it has used most for care
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From notice 054157-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 June 2026, last updated 17 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.