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Lot 1 - Apprenticeship Training - Social Worker Integrated Degree Level 6

Isle of Wight Council

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04 Sep 2026 at 13:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council procured apprenticeship training for the Social Worker Integrated Degree Level 6, including delivery of Levels 4, 5 and 6 of the integrated degree. The programme is an education and training service (CPV 80000000) delivered for the Council in the South East of England. It must follow the fully published apprenticeship standard set out by Skills England. The requirement was run as a further competition through the Authority’s Dynamic Purchasing System for learning and development services. The Council sought provision supporting both employers and learners, with evidence of strong satisfaction and high achievement rates. The opportunity was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, and the appointed providers were Southampton Solent University, the University of Kent and the University of Winchester.

This procurement is complete and was awarded following a further competition under a Dynamic Purchasing System, using an ‘Other’ procurement method. The tender deadline was 30 June 2026 at 2pm. The contract was awarded on 30 July 2026 to Southampton Solent University, the University of Kent and the University of Winchester, with a total awarded value of £288,000. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028, with an option for the Isle of Wight Council to extend it by a further 12 months at its sole discretion. The stated value is based on estimated learner numbers over the initial term and possible extension, with no guaranteed learner volume. Evaluation placed emphasis on employer and learner satisfaction and achievement rates.

This award shows demand for higher-level social work apprenticeship delivery commissioned by the Isle of Wight Council through a Dynamic Purchasing System. A credible future provider would need to deliver the complete Social Worker Integrated Degree Level 6 apprenticeship, including Levels 4, 5 and 6, in line with the Skills England standard. Registration on the Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register is essential. Strong evidence of employer satisfaction, learner satisfaction and high achievement rates would be important in competing with established higher education providers. The requirement suits organisations able to support apprenticeship learners and employers across the South East, manage delivery over a multi-year programme and demonstrate reliable educational outcomes. Smaller training providers may also be relevant, as the procurement was identified as suitable for SMEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1 - Apprenticeship Training - Social Worker Integrated Degree Level 6

Notice Description

Further competition for the Provision of the following apprenticeship programme via the Authority's Provision of Learning and Development Services via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) DN262146: Social Worker Integrated Degree Level 6 Which will include delivery of level 4, 5 and 6 of the integrated degree. The suppliers must be able to offer the fully published standard as detailed on the Skills England website. The Authority sought suppliers that could offer high levels of evidence of employer and learner satisfaction, along with high achievement rates. The supplier will need to be registered on the Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register (APAR). The contract term shall be from the 1st September 2026 for a period of 24 months, with an option to extend for 12 months. Additional information: There is the option to extend for a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority. Values given are based on estimated learner numbers for the duration of the contract, including the possible extension period however there is no guarantee of value or volume of learners throughout the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-514d3d65-1c45-494c-8223-0805d9bdc71b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/200d24f8-b3b1-4c5d-9900-f7ae541ef1f8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 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
Isle of Wight Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Solent University

University of Kent

University of Winchester

Further Information

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