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Step Up to Social Work Cohort 9

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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15 May 2025 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council, located at Town Hall, Pinstone Street, Sheffield, has awarded a contract for the delivery of a postgraduate diploma programme titled "Step Up to Social Work Cohort 9." This contract falls under the higher education services industry, specifically vocational training, and targets the Yorkshire and Humber region in the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £518,000, will be executed by Manchester Metropolitan University from 1 March 2025 to 31 March 2027. The procurement process is identified as "Other," focusing on services, and it has reached the award stage as of 18 December 2024.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those involved in vocational and higher education, to collaborate with public sector organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as those involved in voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are indicated as suitable candidates to engage in this type of procurement. The involvement with a large-scale institution like Manchester Metropolitan University suggests potential for strategic partnerships and increased visibility within the public education sector.

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Notice Title

Step Up to Social Work Cohort 9

Notice Description

Delivery of a post graduate diploma funded by Department for Education. This contract will deliver the qualification on behalf of the Yorkshire and Humberside Regional Partnership for Step Up to Social Work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89bccc88-b387-4ce4-9ade-09cfeb15c90d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1a83578-e1a4-4c93-922d-c216db571e6a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£518,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£518,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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