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Design and Delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme (Step Up to Social Work)

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2021 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Somerset County Council as the lead authority for the tender titled "Design and Delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme (Step Up to Social Work)." This initiative is part of a Department for Education funded programme aimed at providing advanced training in the field of social work, with a total contract value of £609,060. The location for the delivery of services is within the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement method used is an open procedure. The contract period spans from 1st January 2022 to 31st March 2023, while the tender period closed on 2nd November 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for education providers, especially those specialising in higher education and vocational training services, to contribute to an important social initiative. Businesses qualified in delivering adult and specialist training services, particularly Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) with expertise in social work education, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can also leverage their agility and innovation in service delivery to engage effectively in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme (Step Up to Social Work)

Notice Description

'Step Up to Social Work' is a DfE funded initiative with 6 previous national cohorts of students having been taken through the programme at Masters level. Cohort 7, due to commence in January 2022 will be the fourth cohort to be made available in the South West region, delivering at Post Graduate Diploma level. However, we anticipate that successful Higher Education Institution(s) (HEI(s)) will offer a self-funding pathway through to a full MA, should students wish to progress. This Contract is being procured on behalf of the following organisations. * Somerset County Council (lead authority) * South Gloucestershire Council * Bath and North East Somerset Council * Swindon Borough Council * North Somerset Council * Bristol City Council * Devon County Council * Plymouth City Council * Torbay Council * Cornwall Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c40d029f-0832-4c1c-85cf-29d5a4dc3a8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc8ba9b7-5c52-464e-8918-c8d6882a8e52
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£609,060 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£609,060 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL

Further Information

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