Planning

Deliver a continuous professional development (CPD) programme on permanence to child and family social workers in around 10 - 15 early adopter local authorities.

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

25 May 2017 at 10:29

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Mar 2017 at 13:35

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking to engage suppliers for a continuous professional development (CPD) programme aimed at child and family social workers, targeted for implementation in approximately 10 to 15 early adopter local authorities. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the anticipated contract commencement date set for 1st August 2017. The programme is designed to support around 600 social workers, with delivery beginning in September and an expected duration of 6 to 12 months. An engagement deadline for interested suppliers is set for 23rd February 2018, along with a supplier event scheduled for 7th April 2017 at the Department's London office.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in professional development for social workers. Companies that can demonstrate experience in creating training programmes tailored for public sector organisations will be particularly well-suited to compete. The engagement will allow successful suppliers to play a vital role in enhancing the skills of social workers, ultimately improving outcomes for looked after children across the targeted local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Deliver a continuous professional development (CPD) programme on permanence to child and family social workers in around 10 - 15 early adopter local authorities.

Notice Description

*** New on 25th May 2017 - The procurement has been delayed. Further information will be provided in due course.*** The Department made a commitment in Adoption: A Vision for change (March 2016) to develop a continuous professional development (CPD) programme for child and family social workers on permanence planning for looked after children. A contractor is currently developing the programme, which is due to be completed by 31st August 2017. The development contract involves designing the content of the programme, developing the materials, defining the delivery mechanisms and defining the kite-marking mechanisms. We want to procure a supplier to deliver the CPD programme to c.600 social workers in around 10 - 15 early adopter local authorities. It is currently planned that the contract will commence on 1st August. The first month will involve working with the contractor who has developed the programme to hand over the materials. We would then expect delivery of the programme to begin in September. We expect the programme to last for between 6 and 12 months. During the early adopters phase an independent evaluator will evaluate the effectiveness of the CPD programme and suggest improvements to the development contractor. The development contractor will refine the programme as required before it is rolled out more widely. Additional information: See 'Attachments' for a word version of the description and further information. We intend to hold a supplier event on 7th April at the Department for Education, Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BT. This event will provide an opportunity for interested suppliers to find out more about this opportunity and the proposed procurement process. To register your interest in attending this event, please email permanence.cpd@education.gov.uk and louise.reilly@education.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3368c96a-6ff0-415e-a991-27cd2fbb192a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0804a50a-8f26-4503-94ce-79abe25c06b2
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
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
Not specified
Contact Email
wilson-stewart.jobshare@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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