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SOCIAL WORK FAST TRACK PROGRAMMES - TRACKING RETENTION AND PROGRESSION

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process titled "Social Work Fast Track Programmes - Tracking Retention and Progression" was conducted by the Department for Education, with the aim to investigate long-term outcomes for various cohorts in child and family social work. This open procedure tender, categorized under research and development services, had its contract period commence on 1st May 2017 and conclude on 30th March 2020. The tender period ended on 1st March 2017, and the contract awarded was valued at £232,007. The project is based in Sheffield, England, and is part of a broader initiative in the field of social work services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those specializing in social work and workforce management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to contribute their expertise to this project. Engaging in such research can enhance visibility and credibility within the sector, foster partnerships, and ultimately lead to further contracts in social services and related fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOCIAL WORK FAST TRACK PROGRAMMES - TRACKING RETENTION AND PROGRESSION

Notice Description

The overall aim of this research study is to investigate the longer-term outcomes for Frontline cohorts 1 to 5 and Step Up cohorts 4 and 5, such as employment destinations, rate of career progression and retention within child and family social work; through tracking, surveying and interviewing. The Contractor has agreed to use all reasonable endeavours (via tracking, surveying and interviewing) to achieve the following objectives to identify: 1. the employment destinations and trajectories of fast-track graduates after they complete the Step Up or Frontline programmes; 2. the retention rates within social work over time for each of the fast-track cohorts; 3. whether fast-track graduates entering social work progress to supervision or leadership roles and if so, how quickly; 4. the longer team career plans and aspirations of fast-track graduates; 5. the destinations of fast-track graduates exiting the programmes before completion, those completing the programmes but choosing to not enter social work, and those entering social work but subsequently leaving, and why; 6. the push/ pull factors affecting retention in child and family social work amongst fast-track graduates; 7. whether the typology of career trajectories developed in previous Step Up studies are transferable to Frontline graduates, and what this typology says about supervising and managing the workforce; 8. the coping strategies employed by fast-track graduates and what impact these strategies could have on future workforce management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e96ed60-058c-4a4b-919a-6cba66fd99ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f26d44e-9e0d-4210-b4fb-bcbf022c186e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£232,007 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£232,007 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 30 Mar 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 FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

Further Information

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