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Social Worker Level 6 Apprenticeships (2025 Cohort)

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Jan 2025 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council has completed a procurement process for delivering Social Worker Level 6 Apprenticeships, with a cohort starting in January/February 2025. The procurement, categorized under education and training services (CPV code 80000000), sought a training provider to deliver the programme. The evaluation process concluded on 19th June 2024, with the contract awarded to the University of East Anglia. The contract period begins on 3rd December 2024 and runs until 1st September 2028. This contracting process involved a competitive quotation method due to its below-threshold value, amounting to £480,000 GBP. The apprenticeships will be based in Alconbury, England, with delivery at the postal code PE28 4YE.

This tender presents an opportunity for educational institutions and training providers specialising in social work to enter or expand within the public sector market. Engaging with this programme allows providers to demonstrate their expertise in creating and delivering accredited apprenticeship schemes. Given the focus on a specific sector, it is best suited for large-scale institutions, although SMEs and VCSEs were not the primary target for this procurement. Businesses that have a track record in similar educational services will find this opportunity valuable for building long-term relationships with local government and enhancing their service portfolios.

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Notice Title

Social Worker Level 6 Apprenticeships (2025 Cohort)

Notice Description

Procurement of a training provider to deliver the Social Worker Level 6 apprenticeship to a cohort of 20 apprentices to start in Jan/Feb 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4af7fac0-4580-47d9-8e49-67c190f429fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408cad44-577f-4114-a4c0-a19bf021ba27
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2024 - 1 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Donna Hawtin
Contact Email
donna.hawtin@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ALCONBURY
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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