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Social Work Training Programme - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is awarding a contract for a Social Work Training Programme aimed at enhancing the skills of employees in Adult Social Care. This training is set to commence on 5 October 2021, following a procurement process that concluded with quotations due by 23 August 2021. The contract has an estimated value of £85,000 and encompasses a duration from the start date until 31 October 2024. The procurement process followed an open procedure and is located in the West Midlands, with the services classified under staff training and social work-related services.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for training providers specialising in social work and personal development programmes. Businesses that have experience in delivering customised training interventions, especially in social work methodologies, legal frameworks, and safeguarding practices, will be well-positioned to compete. Providers with the capability to cater to group sizes of 15-20 delegates and flexibility in session delivery could greatly benefit from this engagement, potentially expanding their reach within the public sector's training initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Work Training Programme - AWARD

Notice Description

Social Work Training Programme Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint an experienced training provider to carry out a Social Work Training Programme to employees in our Adult Social Care settings. As part of our learning and development strategy to support employees in our Adult Social Care settings we require a provider who will tender to facilitate training interventions in a range of development areas. As such, the Council would like the provider to deliver training programme commencing 05 October 2021 to cover the following subject areas: - 1. Social Work & Therapy Approach. 2. Social Work & Therapy Legal Framework. 3. Social Work & Therapy Capabilities 4. Social Work & Therapy Safeguarding In addition to the social work training, we would like to procure some training for our commissioning team to be delivered within the 6-month period. Whilst the number of delegates per session will be between 15-20 and the number of sessions is either 1, 2 or 3 sessions per course for the first 6 months of the contract, for future sessions the delegate numbers and number of sessions will be based on the subject matter and will depend on the needs of the business on a year on year basis. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Monday 23 August 2021 at 15:00hrs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0be24722-762c-4f04-9bd9-e8e22c80b722
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 Oct 2021 - 31 Oct 2024 3-4 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michelle Hackwood
Contact Email
michelle_hackwood@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 2873

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TALKING LIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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