Award

Fast-Track Mental Health Social Work Graduate Programme

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Nov 2020 at 12:11

Award

21 Aug 2020 at 06:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for the "Fast-Track Mental Health Social Work Graduate Programme," valued at £27,146,904. This award falls within the education and training services industry category and encompasses delivery across several regions in the United Kingdom, including London and the East Midlands. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure above the threshold, with the original tender period concluding on 13th February 2020. The contract commenced on 1st July 2020 and is set to run until 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and social care sectors, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialised in mental health services and training programmes. Companies with expertise in developing graduate placements or educational frameworks tailored for mental health professionals would be ideally positioned to compete. Engaging with the DHSC offers potential collaboration for innovative services that support mental health initiatives nationwide.

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Notice Title

Fast-Track Mental Health Social Work Graduate Programme

Notice Description

Provision of Fast Track Mental Health Graduate

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e4bb3d3-d1d4-4c58-9632-dc32cd1185e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2db17277-32b9-4bf0-ad0a-8861f583968b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£27,146,904 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,146,904 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Additional Buyers

HEALTH FAMILY

Contact Name
Tena Walker
Contact Email
tena.walker@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02079721450

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINK AHEAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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