Tender

Step up to Social Work - Design and Delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Dec 2016 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is currently conducting an open tender for the "Step up to Social Work - Design and Delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on adult and other education services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 6th December 2016, with a submission deadline set for 17th January 2017. The total value of the contract is estimated at £1,100,000, with the contract expected to commence on 13th February 2017 and conclude on 30th April 2018.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth particularly for higher education institutions with experience in social work education. Organisations that can deliver tailored training programmes for up to 66 trainees in the South West will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Given the emphasis on qualifying educational institutions, businesses that specialise in developing and implementing postgraduate educational frameworks will be at a distinct advantage in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Step up to Social Work - Design and Delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme

Notice Description

Somerset County Council, in their capacity as the lead for a South West Regional Partnership for the Step Up to Social Work programme, are inviting tenders from suitable, qualified Higher Education Institutions for the design and delivery of a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work, for up to 66 trainees in the South West. Any award of contracts under this is subject to the receipt of DfE funding approval. Additional information: All tender documentation is available on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk - please ensure you are registered to see this and any other opportunities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2100b3c6-88b4-45e0-b3da-c36a1e1258dd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Feb 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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