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Step Up to Social Work Cohort 7 Support Contractor

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Feb 2021 at 16:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Step Up to Social Work Cohort 7 Support Contractor" is conducted by the Department for Education, based in London, England. This tender falls under the health and social work services category, with a total contract value of £300,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the contract period commencing on 18 January 2021 and concluding on 31 December 2021. The award for this contract was published on 17 February 2021, following its completion on 18 August 2020.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those that specialise in quality assurance and applicant tracking. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete for this tender, as the project aims to deliver consistent support for applicants throughout the assessment process, ensuring prompt communication and service delivery. Companies with experience in managing large-scale assessment programmes or quality assurance functions would be particularly well-suited for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Step Up to Social Work Cohort 7 Support Contractor

Notice Description

The contractor will be expected to perform a dual role in respect of applicants to the programme. Firstly, an ongoing quality assurance function to regional partnerships and DfE on applications and applicant tracking at all stages of the process from appointment in October 2020 through to end of contract. Secondly, as a single, accurate and consistent contact point and source of information for applicants at all stages of the assessment process. Tasks will include managing acknowledgements of applications and results promptly (e.g. 95% of responses to applicant queries/complaints in 24 hours) following both the initial sift and the subsequent assessment process and assessment centre phase.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5a04712-4949-41f2-9362-619d3fa85e10
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Hazel McLellan
Contact Email
hazel.mclellan@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
44

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

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