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AwardedAwarded 1 April 2026

Safeguarding Learning and Development Activities

Isle of Wight Council · Local authority

In brief

Isle of Wight Council awarded training and education work to Talking Life Ltd and Safe4schools Limited on 1 April 2026.

The notice gives a value of £120,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 6 April 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.

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What the notice says

The Isle of Wight Council seeks delivery of safeguarding learning and development activities for the workforce, both internal and external. The supplier will provide a comprehensive programme of courses, delivered both in-person and virtually, to support statutory duties and promote welfare across all staff levels. The procurement is divided into two lots: Lot 1 - Adult Safeguarding Courses Lot 2 - Childrens Safeguarding Courses Please note that the value is a best estimate over the life of the contract.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Lot 1 - Adult Safeguarding Courses
6 April 2026 to 5 April 2028
What this lot covers

For full details of the specification, requirements can be found in: Lot 1 - Specification Lot 1

Training, Education services£60,000
Lot 2 - Children's Safeguarding Courses
6 April 2026 to 5 April 2028
What this lot covers

For full details of the specification, requirements can be found in: Lot 2 - Specification Lot 2

Training, Education services£60,000

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Talking Life Ltd (SME)Lot 1 - Adult Safeguarding Courses£60,000
6 April 2026 to 5 April 2028
Safe4schools Limited (SME)Lot 2 - Children's Safeguarding Courses£60,000
6 April 2026 to 5 April 2028

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 012928-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 013453-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 099263-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 012928-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 February 2026, last updated 21 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 21 October 2026.