Planning

Social Work - Early Career Framework Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

15 Mar 2024 at 10:53

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

29 Feb 2024 at 17:23

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is planning a tender for the Social Work - Early Career Framework Programme. This programme aims to extend training and support for social workers, offering up to five years of training and development. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with an engagement end date set for March 12, 2024. Interested suppliers can participate in an initial event on March 14, 2024, to learn more about the Programme and future market engagement events.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in education, health, and social work services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to engage in this procurement process. Interested suppliers need to be registered on the DfE Jaggaer eTendering portal to participate in the supplier engagement activities. The deadline to book a space for the online event is 11pm on March 12, 2024.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Work - Early Career Framework Programme

Notice Description

The purpose of this PIN is to initiate market engagement and is not being used as a call for competition. The Social Work Early Career Framework (ECF) will significantly extend the training and support social workers receive in the early stages of their career, helping to equip them with the knowledge and skills they need and retain them in the profession. The initial induction period for all social workers will be extended from one year currently in the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) to two years in the ECF. We are exploring making the ECF an entitlement for all new child and family social workers from September 2026. We will continue to invest in developing expertise of the social work profession with an offer of training and development up to five years, underpinned by a new framework document, setting out the knowledge and skills social workers need, which will build on the Post-Qualifying Standards. We are keen to talk to interested suppliers about development of the training programme and overall programme design. The Department will be holding an initial event on 14th March 2024 at 3pm-4pm. This event is open to all potential suppliers, whether or not they have engaged with the Department previously. In this event, the Department will provide an overview of the Programme and provide information on the first wave of future market engagement events which will be run shortly after the event. How to engage To register your interest to participate in our supplier engagement activity, you will need to be registered as a supplier on DfE Jaggaer eTendering portal, available at https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Once registered, the information will be accessible via the 'View Opportunities' link on the Homepage. Select the Opportunity Notice for Social Work Early Career Programme Early Market Engagement This will be an online event hosted on Microsoft Teams. To book a place, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-work-early-career-framework-programme-tickets-853001860527. The deadline to book a space is 11pm on 12th March 2024. Whilst we hope suppliers will participate in this early engagement, not doing so will not preclude suppliers from this or any future opportunities. Event slides, including details of the next market engagement events will be shared here after the event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14541900-87bf-4e26-a1ca-bff864a3ae05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bd44498-b7b1-42aa-b34c-6b0da42d6994
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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