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GB-Chelmsford: Systemic Training Programme for Social Workers

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Jul 2018 at 16:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Essex County Council, which is commissioning a Systemic Training Programme for Social Workers aimed at improving service delivery within the Children and Families directorate. The tender, titled "GB-Chelmsford: Systemic Training Programme for Social Workers," falls under the social work services industry category. This contract is in the Award stage, with an estimated total value between £300,000 and £450,000, and the contract is set to run for two years starting from 23rd July 2018, with an option to extend for an additional year. The contract addresses the needs of social workers and related professionals and highlights deadlines for tender submissions, which were completed on 8th June 2018.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in education and training services, specifically in the areas of social work and management training. Given that the contracting authority is interested in engaging small or medium enterprises, companies with expertise in systemic theories relevant to social work practice would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, the focus on economic, social, and environmental well-being indicates a strong preference for proposals that exhibit social value, making it vital for bidders to align closely with these objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Chelmsford: Systemic Training Programme for Social Workers

Notice Description

This requirement is for a modular systemic training programme that creates a systemic pathway for qualified social workers. The training programme is commissioned by The Essex Social Care Academy (ESCA), Essex County Council, for social workers within the Children and Families directorate, commencing July 2018 for a period of two years with an option to extend for a further twelve months (2+1). The target audience for this training programme will be qualified social workers, senior practitioners, team and service managers, heads of service and directors from Children and Families. It is ECC's intention to open up the leadership and management programme to wider partner agencies, such as Adult Social Care, Education, Health and Police. The aim of the training programme is to upskill participants with core systemic theories, which transfers into relational social work practice. The estimated total contract value, including the initial 2 year period and the optional 12 month extension period, is between PS300,000 and PS450,000. The deadline for submission of tenders: 12.00 Noon on 08/06/2018. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the contracting authority must consider: (a) how what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions, and (b) how, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing that improvement. Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the contracting authority relating to economic, social and environmental well-being. These priorities are described in the Invitation To Tender and are reflected in environmental and social characteristics in the evaluation criteria for the award of the contract For this procurement exercise Essex County Council will be using the BIP Delta eSourcing portal https://www.delta-esourcing.com and all communications with Essex County Council relating to this procurement exercise must be via the portal message facility. It is recommended that any Bidder not already registered with BIP Delta eSourcing should register at the earliest opportunity. The deadline for submission of tenders: 12.00 Noon on 08/06/2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80b98ef9-d6dc-4502-915e-a454739910ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/581cf2ac-a303-4fff-9b16-a562270bdc31
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£380,124 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£380,124 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2018 - 22 Jul 2020 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTITUTE OF FAMILY THERAPY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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