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SOL30269 SOL Systemic Practice Training Programme 2026

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 13:52.

Opportunity overview

The Council is seeking a suitably experienced provider to design and deliver a comprehensive Systemic Practice Training Programme, alongside a clear and deliverable implementation plan to support its rollout and long-term embedding. The requirement comprises the following core elements: 1. Diagnostic and Implementation Planning • Undertake a diagnostic assessment of workforce capability and organisational needs. • Develop a detailed implementation plan setting out programme structure, sequencing and delivery. 2. Training Delivery Deliver a blended programme of systemic practice training, including: • Introductory courses to enable broad access. • Foundation-level training with progression opportunities • Intermediate (Year 2) provision, where appropriate • Leadership and management development programmes Training must be practical and skills-focused, strengthening relational, reflective and whole-family approaches. 3. Workforce and Partner Engagement The programme will be delivered across Children’s Services, including frontline practitioners, managers and senior leaders, and will support engagement with relevant multi-agency partners. 4. Embedding and Organisational Development The provider will support the integration of systemic practice into: • Supervision, quality assurance and audit processes • Leadership behaviours and service culture • Existing practice models and frameworks This includes developing internal capacity to sustain the approach beyond the contract term. 5. Delivery Model and Outcomes • Delivery will be through a blended learning approach and phased in line with the implementation plan. • The programme must achieve measurable improvements in workforce capability, consistency of practice, and outcomes for children and families. This is a strategic requirement focused on sustainable change rather than standalone training. Providers must demonstrate the capability to deliver systemic practice at scale within a local authority or comparable safeguarding environment. 6. Extension Options • It is Solihull’s intention to support the embedding of systemic practice and to further develop the skills of the workforce. Years 2 and 3 of this contract are conditional upon the allocation of Families First Grant funding to Solihull MBC. Confirmation of any extension will be issued annually once the funding allocation for that year has been confirmed. Known Risks - Please refer to 'SOL30269 Appendix A - 3.1 Risk Assessment' and ITT Part 1 section 3.1.

Classification

  • CPV80530000 — Vocational training services

Lots

  • Lot 1£450k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
SOL30269
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
No
How to submit
Providers and interested organisations are invited to register and download/complete a tender submission from the Council's Atamis procurement portal https://solihull.my.site.com/s/ .

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

lightTouch

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Tender Period

Ends
13 Jul 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
6 Jul 2026, 12:00

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Delays providing accessible documents therefore notice amended to extend the tender window and dates.
Id
058578-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
540,000
Amount
450,000
Currency
GBP

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Description
Suppliers are required to complete and submit a Corporate Procurement Service - Please refer to ITT Part 3.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Aug 2027, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Aug 2029, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Two further years of up to 1 year for each extension, subject to performance and funding availability after year 1.

Award criteria

Description
Technical questions (x5) : 55% Pricing submission (various elements) : 40% Social Value commitments : 5%

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80530000
Description
Vocational training services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
058578-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
22 Jun 2026, 14:46
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Id
GB-PPON-PGWC-7578-LYDG

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PGWC-7578-LYDG

Address

Street Address
The Council House, Manor Square
Locality
Solihull
Postal Code
B91 3QB
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKG32

Contact

Name
Corporate Procurement Service

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Solihull · UKG32 · B91 3QB · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

3 VERSIONS
  1. 051458-2026Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 058247-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 058578-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·