Award

SC20033 - Step up to Social Work Programme

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

23 Apr 2021 at 11:00

Award Notice
Tender

05 Mar 2021 at 09:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "SC20033 - Step up to Social Work Programme" has been initiated by Kent County Council on behalf of the Kent & Medway Regional Partnership. This project aims to provide an accelerated entry route into social work for graduates and career changers with experience in working with children and young people. The programme is classified under social work services (CPV code 85310000). The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 22 March 2021. The contract was awarded on 23 April 2021, with a total value of approximately £199,735.60, covering a contract period from 26 April 2021 to 30 June 2022, in Maidstone, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work training, educational programme delivery, and related consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with a proven track record in training programmes for social workers or similar fields would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance market presence and establish long-term relationships with public sector organisations, supporting business growth in the social services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC20033 - Step up to Social Work Programme

Notice Description

Kent County Council, acting on behalf of the Kent & Medway Regional Partnership (KMRP) have been successful in a bid to receive a grant from the Department for Education (DfE). The Step Up to Social Work programme provides an accelerated entry route into social work for high-achieving graduates and career changers. It targets high calibre individuals who already have experience of working with children and young people and who want to train as social workers. Subject to securing the funding from DfE, The Council needs to tender for an organisation to deliver the Step Up to Social Work programme, with the emphasis on ensuring the programme is well embedded within the employer base and prepares children's social workers well for the task of statutory children's social work. To register an interest and respond to the ITT please visit https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ca5e23b-8296-4d37-85dc-103e031442bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29f5180f-d95f-40a3-9339-e2b600ab1eb2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,735 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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