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Social Work Apprenticeships

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 09:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-sea Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Social Work Apprenticeships," categorised under the education and training services industry. The contract, valued at £144,000, is focused on delivering a Social Work Degree Apprenticeship programme to support workforce development in Southend-on-Sea, England, with postal code SS26ER. The procurement was executed using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Following the tender process, the award stage was finalised with Anglia Ruskin University as the successful supplier on 18th December 2025, and the contract period is set from 12th January 2026 to 28th February 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth in the education sector, particularly for training providers specialising in social work and accredited degree programmes. The contract requires delivering a high-quality apprenticeship programme that aligns with Social Work England standards and involves both academic and practical learning components. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the educational services field would find this contract particularly suitable due to its focus on workforce qualification and development. The successful implementation of the contract could enhance the provider’s reputation and open further avenues for similar contracts or partnerships in workforce training initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Work Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council seeks to procure a training provider to deliver a Social Work Degree Apprenticeship programme in line with the Apprenticeship Standard (Level 6). The contract will support workforce development by enabling employees to gain a professional social work qualification while continuing to work. The successful provider will deliver a high-quality, accredited Social Work Degree Apprenticeship that meets the requirements of the Social Work England standards and Skills England and complies with the DfE apprenticeship funding rules. Delivery should combine academic learning, with must include face to face learning, with practical workplace placements, ensuring apprentices are fully prepared for professional registration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49e4bdaf-6a0e-4495-bd6f-08c2f2241af3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847c601e-8216-4920-ad2e-1dd3fc17b486
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6ER
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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