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Social Care Leadership Programme

Essex County Council · Local authority

In brief

Essex County Council awarded training work to City St Georges University of London on 3 September 2026.

The notice gives a value of £435,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 10 September 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

Essex County Council (The Authority) have finalised contract signature for the delivery of a face-to-face programme for Social Care leaders from all provision types including Residential Care Homes for Older People and/or Learning Disability services, Nursing Homes, Domiciliary Care Agencies, Extra Care Schemes and Supported Living. The successful supplier will provide; • Development of the programmes • All materials and tools required in the delivery the programme • Evaluation and outcomes of the effectiveness of the programme including participant feedback • Travel costs for trainer(s) • Venue Costs • Refreshments and lunches for all face-to-face sessions • the administration of booking the venue(s) • Introductory contact with the attendees prior to the commencement of each cohort with expectations and joining instructions. • Overheads

Who won

WinnerValueDates
City St Georges University of London
11 bids received
£409,454
Awarded 25 June 2026
10 September 2026 to 9 September 2029

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

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 038082-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 059920-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 083301-2026

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From notice 038082-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 April 2026, last updated 3 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.