Tender

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

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Sep 2020 at 08:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by Somerset County Council for a contract titled "For the Design and Delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme (Step Up to Social Work)." This initiative falls under the education services industry category and is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period is set to conclude on 2nd November 2020. This contract is valued at £659,400 and will commence in January 2022, lasting until March 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for higher education institutions and training providers, particularly those specialising in vocational education and social work. Businesses that offer adult and specialist training services are well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their service offerings and client base within the South West region. Moreover, institutions that can provide a pathway to a full MA for students may find a competitive edge in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

'Step Up to Social Work' is a DfE funded initiative with 6 previous national cohorts of students having been taken through the programme at Masters level. Cohort 7, due to commence in January 2022 will be the fourth cohort to be made available in the South West region, delivering at Post Graduate Diploma level. However, we anticipate that successful Higher Education Institution(s) (HEI(s)) will offer a self-funding pathway through to a full MA, should students wish to progress. This Contract is being procured on behalf of the following organisations who will undertake to procure through the subsequent arrangements that will be established. * Somerset County 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 Additional information: For further information, including access to the tender documentation, please visit the ProContract e-tendering portal via the following link: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6f5a438-3ef1-45d2-9599-f46dfcbe7d92
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£659,400 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Iain Copeland
Contact Email
icopeland@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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