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Safeguarding Training, support and advice to the Voluntary, Community, Social enterprise and Faith Sector (VCSFE)
East Riding of Yorkshire Council · Local authority
In brief
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced plans to buy care and healthcare work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The estimated value is £154,800 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.
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.
Can I win this?
What the notice says
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to a future procurement for a Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Safeguarding Support Service.
The Service will provide safeguarding advice, guidance, training and support to VCFSE organisations operating within the East Riding of Yorkshire. The successful Provider will support organisations working with both adults and children and young people to develop and maintain effective safeguarding arrangements, policies and practices.
The Service will include the provision of safeguarding resources and information, delivery of training and development activities, administration of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, facilitation of safeguarding forums and events, and engagement with the local VCSE sector to promote safeguarding awareness and good practice.
The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 April 2027 for an initial period of two years, with the option to extend for a further period of up to one year.
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 078145-2026
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 078151-2026
About the buyer
East Riding of Yorkshire CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
131Awards
105Suppliers it has used most for care
- Action First Assessments Ltd1 contract
- Advanced Child Care Assessments Limited1 contract
- Ae Bia Assessments Limited1 contract
- Affinity Trust1 contract
- Alzheimer's Society1 contract
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From notice 078145-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 August 2026, last updated 17 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.