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GB-Chelmsford: Systemic Training Programme for Social Workers

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 May 2018 at 13:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Essex County Council, is for a "Systemic Training Programme for Social Workers" targeting the Children and Families directorate. This contract, classified under training services, will take place in Chelmsford, UK, with an expected commencement date of 23rd July 2018 and an initial period of two years, with an option for a one-year extension. The deadline for tender submission is set for 12:00 Noon on 8th June 2018. The total estimated contract value ranges between £300,000 and £450,000, with an open procurement method being employed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for training providers and consulting firms specialising in social work education and systemic training. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, alongside organisations that cater to social workers and related public service professionals. The programme not only aims to enhance skills among social work practitioners but also aligns with the social value principles outlined by the contracting authority, which may favour entities that can demonstrate positive economic, social, and environmental impacts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Chelmsford: Systemic Training Programme for Social Workers

Notice Description

This requirement is for a modular systemic training programme that creates a systemic pathway for qualified social workers. The training programme is commissioned by The Essex Social Care Academy (ESCA), Essex County Council, for social workers within the Children and Families directorate, commencing July 2018 for a period of two years with an option to extend for a further twelve months (2+1). The target audience for this training programme will be qualified social workers, senior practitioners, team and service managers, heads of service and directors from Children and Families. It is ECC's intention to open up the leadership and management programme to wider partner agencies, such as Adult Social Care, Education, Health and Police. The aim of the training programme is to upskill participants with core systemic theories, which transfers into relational social work practice. The estimated total contract value, including the initial 2 year period and the optional 12 month extension period, is between PS300,000 and PS450,000. The deadline for submission of tenders is 12.00 Noon on 08/06/2018. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the contracting authority must consider: (a) how what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions, and (b) how, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing that improvement. Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the contracting authority relating to economic, social and environmental well-being. These priorities are described in the Invitation To Tender and are reflected in environmental and social characteristics in the evaluation criteria for the award of the contract For this procurement exercise Essex County Council will be using the BIP Delta eSourcing portal https://www.delta-esourcing.com and all communications with Essex County Council relating to this procurement exercise must be via the portal message facility. It is recommended that any Bidder not already registered with BIP Delta eSourcing should register at the earliest opportunity. The deadline for submission of tenders is 12.00 Noon on 08/06/2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cdc40b5-cb29-405f-bf14-5406b01bff78
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
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

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jul 2018 - 22 Jul 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

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