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Design and Delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme (Step Up to Social Work)

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

26 Feb 2025 at 10:19

Award Notice
Tender

08 Oct 2024 at 08:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council, in collaboration with several local councils including South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, North Somerset, Bristol City, Devon, Plymouth, Torbay, and Cornwall, has awarded a contract for the design and delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme (Step Up to Social Work). The contract, classified under Adult and other education services, will be delivered by the University of the West of England, Bristol. The procurement stage of the contract is complete, with the contract period set to start on 1 April 2025 and end on 31 March 2027. The procurement process used was an open procedure, and the tender was active with a closing date for submissions on 11 November 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the higher education sector, particularly those specialising in social work education and training. The involvement of multiple councils indicates a substantial scope and potential for extensive service delivery. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, offering a unique growth opportunity for organisations that can meet the needs of a broad and diverse participant base across the specified regions. Collaboration with a reputable institution like the University of the West of England also presents valuable networking and professional development prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme (Step Up to Social Work)

Notice Description

For a Higher Education Provider to Design and Delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme (Step Up to Social Work). This Contract is being procured on behalf of the following organisations: * Somerset Council (lead authority) * South Gloucestershire Council * Bath and North East Somerset Council * Swindon Borough Council * North Somerset Council * Bristol City Council * Devon County Council * Plymouth City Council * Torbay Council * Cornwall Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c097430-70ac-4651-b2fc-4f188e780a0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3662235c-8fe3-4838-a40e-c420b9c53cca
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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