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Provision of a Higher Education Provider to deliver the Step Up to Social Work Programme for the East Midlands Regional Partnership

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Feb 2019 at 08:35

Award Notice
Tender

20 Nov 2018 at 07:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council is looking for a Higher Education Provider to deliver the Step Up to Social Work Programme for the East Midlands Regional Partnership. This procurement process is currently at the award stage, following an open tender method valued at £933,360. The contract period will commence on 1st March 2019 and last until 31st July 2021. Interested bidders should note that the deadline for submissions was 10:00 on 20th December 2018, and the programme aims to enhance the quality of social work services for children in the region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for higher education institutions specialising in social work training, particularly those with experience in delivering postgraduate programmes. Providers that can deliver high-quality educational frameworks and placements in collaboration with local authorities will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With a focus on recruiting students who are set to contribute effectively to children's services, organisations that align with the objectives of the programme can facilitate substantial growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Higher Education Provider to deliver the Step Up to Social Work Programme for the East Midlands Regional Partnership

Notice Description

The Step up to Social Work programme is funded by the Department for Education (DfE) with the intention of raising the standard of social workers who work in children's statutory services. The programme recruits high calibre candidates who have a 2:1 degree and have had experience of working in childcare. The programme is managed by regional partnerships and the East Midlands partnership currently consists of the following local authorities: Derby City - Lead Authority Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Nottingham City Leicester City Derbyshire Lincolnshire The East Midlands Regional Partnership is now seeking to contract with a Higher Education Provider to deliver and quality assure a Cohort 6 Step up to Social Work Programme in the East Midlands Region. Students are assigned to each local authority in the regional partnership with the intention that, on qualifying, they will be appointed to work in that Local Authority. The Local Authorities commit to providing placements for the students they are supporting. Local Authorities have a vested interest in ensuring that students are trained in a way that meets the needs of the children's services. The Step up to Social Work programme leads to a Post Graduate Diploma at MA level and the duration of the programme is to be approximately 14 months commencing in January 2020 and ending in March 2021. The programme must be validated by the HCPC by March 2019 and be prepared to meet the requirements of Social Work England when these come into force. The programme must enable and support students to meet the refreshed Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) (August 2018) and the Post-qualifying standard: knowledge and skills statement for child and family practitioners, May 2018. Students will register with the HEI. The East Midlands Regional Partnership plan to recruit between 30 and 40 students to Cohort 6 although this number may vary. The intention of the programme is to train children's social workers who will provide a high-quality service for the children and young people in the region.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ee5e0f-8b94-4c10-a555-0495a7c0535d
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£933,360 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£933,360 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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