Award

Step Up to Social Work Programme

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

05 Oct 2018 at 09:45

Award Notice
Tender

16 Aug 2018 at 15:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire County Council is overseeing the procurement of the "Step Up to Social Work Programme," aimed at providing a professional social work qualifying course. This initiative falls under the higher education services category and targets the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, which will run from 1 November 2018 to 31 October 2024 with potential extensions, was awarded through an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 5 September 2018, and approximately 20 to 25 students are expected to commence the course in January 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for education providers, particularly those specialising in higher education services and social work training. Businesses with experience in delivering rigorous educational programmes that meet Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) standards are ideally suited to engage in such opportunities. Additionally, organisations able to cater to larger cohorts and demonstrate a commitment to high-quality training aligned with social care practices will likely stand out in this competitive process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Step Up to Social Work Programme

Notice Description

The South East Regional Partnership comprising Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Milton Keynes and CentralBedfordshire Councils, wishes to let a contract to an appropriate education provider to deliver a professionalsocial work qualifying course. The 'Step Up to Social Work' programme is a 14 month Post Graduate Diplomaand must be Health Care Professionals Council ('HCPC') validated, offering places for approximately 20 - 25students starting in January 2020. The provider will be required to deliver these services to further cohortsduring the Contract Period, subject to funding. The provider shall award the PGDip in Social Work to successfulstudents. The programme will be demanding for students, but rewarding. Students will be high calibre graduateswith an existing 2:1 degree classification in any academic discipline or 2:2 with additional qualifications atMasters level and with experience of working with children and families, seeking to re-train as social workers.The programme will enable students to build upon their existing knowledge and skills and develop the expertiserequired for entry to the social work profession. The contract start date is 1 November 2018. The contract period is six (6) years with the option for two (2)further extensions of 12 months each. If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, please register on Buckinghamshire Business Portaland express and interest in this opportunity. You will be unable to take part of you do not register on the Portaland express an interest in the opportunity. Link to the Portal http://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk Tenders must be returned via Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is noon 5 September 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/62b0bf6c-8e08-4cae-882d-1424cfefc7a0
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,406,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2024 Over 5 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ann Spence
Contact Email
aspence@buckscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1296382934

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

Further Information

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