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Level 6 Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Halton Borough Council has resulted in awarding a contract titled "Level 6 Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship". This tender falls under the higher education services category, specifically focusing on adult and other education services, and training services. The services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period spanning from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2028. The procurement process employed a selective method through a framework agreement, with a tender period that ended on 1st August 2025. The contract has been awarded to the University of Chester, and the award was published on 13th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those with experience in managing degree apprenticeship programmes. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public higher education services would find this to be a fitting opportunity. The contract, valued at £144,000 for its duration, is particularly suitable for SMEs eager to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector. By participating as suppliers in similar framework agreements, businesses can potentially align themselves with public sector goals and pursue long-term growth in this industry.

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Notice Title

Level 6 Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship

Notice Description

Level 6 Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship for 6 cohorts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-132f5ba6-3903-44e0-863a-1ad9a20ee9d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b58a914a-83cf-4e5a-b780-4bc1b825ec51
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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