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Level 6 Social Worker (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship - AWARD

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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11 Jul 2025 at 10:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Level 6 Social Worker (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship - AWARD," aimed at delivering education and training services under the CPV code 80000000. The contract has been awarded to the University of Bedfordshire, and the procurement utilised an open procedure. The delivery location is primarily in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically Milton Keynes, with the contract running from 1st May 2025 to 31st August 2031. The award was finalised on 23rd April 2025, with the value of the contract set at £360,000. Key deadlines included the tender submission deadline of 20th March 2025, with the announcement made on 11th July 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the education and training sector, specifically those capable of delivering integrated degree apprenticeships. It is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the inclusive procurement approach. Organisations with expertise in adult education and the capability to operate in the South East of England are well-positioned to benefit from such public sector contracts. Engaging in this tender process can offer substantial business growth prospects for companies looking to establish or expand their presence within the public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Level 6 Social Worker (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship - AWARD

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Level 6 Social Workers (Integrated Degree) (ST0510) . Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Suppliers will be notified by email, and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for this tender. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12 Noon 20th March 2025. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website. Please do not engage with any persons in the Council via email or phone regarding this tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96ba8b91-ea0e-4f61-9a44-e0d32a26d960
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 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
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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