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To provide practice educators for UEA Social Work apprenticeship students on placement

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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20 Aug 2025 at 11:51

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20 Aug 2025 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has completed a procurement process to secure practice educators for their Social Work apprenticeship students on placement. The project falls within the industry category of medical education services, with additional emphasis on social work services without accommodation. The contract specifically targets services located in Norwich, England, with the procurement stage now marked as complete following the award. The procurement method implemented was a direct single tender action, below the threshold, with the contract period set from 13 January 2025 to 30 June 2025. Norfolk County Council has been awarded the contract, which was formally published on 20 August 2025.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in educational support services, specifically those skilled in providing social work education and training. Organisations with expertise in delivering educational services to apprentice social workers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would find this contract particularly appealing and appropriately suited. By engaging with such procurement processes, businesses can strengthen their portfolio in the educational services sector and amplify their regional presence in East Anglia.

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Notice Title

To provide practice educators for UEA Social Work apprenticeship students on placement

Notice Description

The University of East Anglia requires trained practice educators to assist with Social care apprenticeship students. These practise educators work closely with students - the placements range between 80-100 days, and there are roughly 70 students undertaking the apprenticeship. A single action tender has been undertaken.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c48ead8f-a97e-4e07-916b-efd0514b6b8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/610898ed-6b98-4bdd-b482-5609bdae3ef2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80320000 - Medical education services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
beth.barley@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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