Tender

Level 6 Social Worker (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 08:28

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council has initiated an open procedure for the procurement of Level 6 Social Worker (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeships (ST0510). This tender falls within the education and training services category, with additional classifications in adult and other education services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including a submission deadline at 12 Noon on 20th March 2025. The tender documents are available through the council's e-tendering system, and the contract period is set from 30th April 2025 to 29th August 2031. The geographical focus is on the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically Milton Keynes.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in delivering integrated degree apprenticeship programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, reflecting the council's commitment to inclusivity in procurement. With a contract spanning over six years, participating businesses can secure long-term engagements and steady work, positioning themselves as key providers in the region's public sector education and training market.

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Notice Title

Level 6 Social Worker (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Level 6 Social Workers (Integrated Degree) (ST0510) . Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Suppliers will be notified by email, and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for this tender. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12 Noon 20th March 2025. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website. Please do not engage with any persons in the Council via email or phone regarding this tender. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a3eaee6-9953-446a-a892-97a075a30932
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 29 Aug 2031 Over 5 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
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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