Planning
Assessment and accreditation process for child and family social workers: Development, implementation and delivery of assessment infrastructure
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
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Contract Timeline
- Publication Date
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14th July 2017 09:01:51 AM
- Planning Deadline
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23rd February 2018 23:59:59 PM Expired
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Contract Summary
***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
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Contract Details
- Open Contracting ID
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ocds-b5fd17-7038783d-8e5d-401f-9220-271e28c8eb2e
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- Procurement Stage
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Planning
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- Framework / DPS
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Contract Classification
- CPV Code(s)
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85300000
98110000 - CPV Division(s)
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85 - Health and social work services
98 - Other community, social and personal services
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Awarding Authority
- Buyer Name
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Thomasin Freeman
- Buyer Email
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Thomasin.FREEMAN@education.gov.uk
- Buyer Phone
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0207 783 8212
- Buyer Address
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1st Floor Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street
London
SW1P 3BT
England