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Support for the Principal Social Workers Networks in England

Department of Health

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Sep 2018 at 10:36

Award Notice
Tender

11 Jul 2018 at 15:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department of Health, involves a tender for "Support for the Principal Social Workers Networks in England." This contract falls within the services sector, specifically classified under membership organisation services, with an estimated value of £162,000. The tender period concluded on 10th August 2018, and the contract was awarded to Skills for Care on 6th September 2018, with a contract duration spanning from 1st October 2018 to 5th October 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE). The primary jurisdiction for the deliveries covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in administrative support, professional training, or web-based resource management, particularly those proactive in the social services sector. Businesses with expertise in organising events, providing consultancy for social work practices, and developing digital platforms for professional networks would be well-suited to compete. The involvement in this contract not only offers a financial avenue but also the potential for long-term partnerships within the public sector and impact within the community services field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support for the Principal Social Workers Networks in England

Notice Description

The contract will provide management of the PSW networks for both Adults and Children and Family social work, offering administrative and operational support to the network and its chairs and to coordinate meetings and conferences. The contract includes a website to host resources and best practice guidance, proving a members' area for Principle Social Workers. For DHSC work also includes providing a certification process for our Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) programme for newly qualified social workers (NQSWs)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37ec0b36-30a7-4385-a61a-abc70a9f82da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/765c6e2e-7fd2-4370-8a8a-ed05a16ebc87
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£155,286 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2018 - 5 Oct 2020 2-3 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
Department of Health
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Skills for Care Ltd

Further Information

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