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Commission for research into approved mental health professionals (AMHPs) and best interest assessors (BIAs)

SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND

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28 Jan 2021 at 09:39

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25 Nov 2020 at 10:29

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10 Nov 2020 at 10:27

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Tender

10 Nov 2020 at 09:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process by Social Work England involves commissioning research into the experiences of Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) and Best Interest Assessors (BIAs). This open procedure tender, identified as Social Work England 00340, had a tender period that ended on 4th December 2020, with the contract period commencing on 1st January 2021 and concluding on 16th April 2021. The research services are classified under the CPV code 73110000, and the primary location for the delivery of services is Sheffield, England. The contract was awarded to the University of Central Lancashire on 22nd December 2020, amounting to £27,733.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand their involvement in the research and social services sectors. Companies specialising in social science research, mental health studies, or related fields would be particularly well-suited to compete, especially as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply. Businesses can leverage their expertise in social work research to contribute to the regulatory efforts aimed at improving services for users, ultimately fostering growth in this critical area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commission for research into approved mental health professionals (AMHPs) and best interest assessors (BIAs)

Notice Description

Every day, social workers support millions of people to improve their chances in life. Social Work England is a specialist body taking a new approach to regulating social workers in their vital roles. We believe in the power of collaboration and share a common goal with those we regulate - to protect the public, enable positive change and ultimately improve people's lives. Social Work England was established under The Children and Social Work Act 2017 to be a new single-profession regulator for social workers in England. We are a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB), operating at arm's length from Government. We became the regulator on 2nd December 2019. As an organisation we are committed to learning about social work and to gathering data and intelligence about the profession and people's experiences. We want to make a unique contribution to the evolution of regulation, inform our work as the new specialist regulator and provide a detailed picture of social work in England. Research forms a key aspect of this goal. The objective of this procurement is to undertake a study into the experiences of AMHPs and BIAs and those who have experience of their services (people with lived experience).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91b5a6d7-dcce-4bc2-afca-aa5173ea9a25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d7c964f-0ffd-4662-882c-0f78382e5344
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,733 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2021 - 16 Apr 2021 1-6 months
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
SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND
Contact Name
Matthew Land
Contact Email
commercial.team@socialworkengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S3 8JY
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Further Information

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