Tender

Provision of Training Services ( Fitness to Practise partner roles; Panel Members and Legal Advisers)

SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Social Work England is seeking a provider for the "Provision of Training Services" to deliver initial and refresher training for new and existing partners. The contract is classified under specialist training services and is based in Sheffield (postal code S3 8JY). The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period set to begin on 21 March 2022 and end on 31 July 2022. This opportunity arose through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action, and the tender period ended on 4 March 2022.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training and education services, particularly those that focus on developing partnerships in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in delivering training programmes could be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on engaging with existing and newly recruited partners within Social Work England.

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Notice Title

Provision of Training Services ( Fitness to Practise partner roles; Panel Members and Legal Advisers)

Notice Description

Social Work England are currently in the process of recruiting 50 new partners. We are therefore looking for a provider who can deliver initial training to our new partners, along with a programme of refresher training to our 135 existing partners. **THERE HAVE BEEN SLIGHT UPDATES MADE TO THE INVITATION TO TENDER ON 25.02.2022. THIS IS IN RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS RAISED AROUND THE FORMATTING OF THE INVITATION TO TENDER, BY A POTENTIAL PROVIDER. PLEASE SEE THE UPDATED RESPONSE TO CLARIFICATION QUESTIONS DOCUMENT FOR FULL DETAILS**

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/185888f7-d3c9-40e4-9f9b-44d4fa83f7aa
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Mar 2022 - 31 Jul 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND
Contact Name
Jonathan Lee
Contact Email
jonathan.lee@socialworkengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
0114 553 3211

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

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