Planning

Assessment and accreditation process for child and family social workers: Development, implementation and delivery of assessment infrastructure

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

14 Jul 2017 at 09:01

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

08 Feb 2017 at 15:49

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

08 Feb 2017 at 12:26

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is initiating a procurement process titled "Assessment and accreditation process for child and family social workers: Development, implementation and delivery of assessment infrastructure". This project, categorised under social work and related services, is set to roll out assessments for approximately 8,000 social workers across England between November 2017 and December 2018. As of now, the process is in the planning stage, with a key engagement milestone ending on 23rd February 2018. The project will involve the establishment of assessment centres, recruitment and training of personnel, and the enhancement of a digital platform for storing assessment results.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training, digital platform development, and social services. Companies that offer consultancy and operational services in social work, as well as those capable of establishing regional assessment centres and coordinating training programmes, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Department for Education is also conducting informational sessions in Manchester and London on 7th and 8th August respectively, which could provide valuable insights for potential bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assessment and accreditation process for child and family social workers: Development, implementation and delivery of assessment infrastructure

Notice Description

***New on 14th July 2017 - The contract will seek contractor(s) to set up an operational system for the assessment and accreditation of child and family social workers in England. They will need to create a clear framework and delivery structure to ensure assessment rollout for approximately 1,200 social workers between January 2018 and January 2020. A range of elements will need to be delivered including: 1. Assessment centres within the volunteer local authority areas; 2. Recruitment and training of assessors and observers; 3. Recruitment and training of actors for simulated observation; 4. Preparing and expanding a pre-existing digital platform to be ready for phased roll out. 5. Design and implementation of a system for result feedback to employers and individuals including a data base for securely storing results; 6. Design and implementation of a system for dealing with retakes, concerns, queries and appeals processes. 7. Work alongside an independent researcher partner to understand and action change requirements to the delivery programme over the contract period. Please note that this list is not exhausted. The department will be running two information days on the invitation to tender, Manchester 7 August and London 8 August. If you are interested in attending one of these events, please email NAAS.DELIVERYTENDER@education.gov.uk*** See 'Attachments' for a word version of the description and further information. Additional information: ***Revised 14th July 2017*** The department will be running two information days on the invitation to tender, Manchester 7 August and London 8 August. If you are interested in attending one of these events, please email NAAS.DELIVERYTENDER@education.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7038783d-8e5d-401f-9220-271e28c8eb2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0754181f-1ac5-4efd-a58d-0a88cc1ac613
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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