Tender

Social Work Fast Track Programmes - Tracking Retention and Progression

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking a contractor for the "Social Work Fast Track Programmes - Tracking Retention and Progression". This study aims to assess the long-term outcomes for various cohorts of fast-track graduates in child and family social work. The process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 6th March 2017. The estimated contract value ranges from £150,000 to £240,000 (excluding VAT), and the contract is expected to commence on 6th April 2017, running until 31st March 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing broad participation, and the relevant classification falls under Research and Development services and related consultancy services. Delivery addresses include various locations, such as the United Kingdom and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research, data analysis, and consultancy within the education or social work sectors. Companies with experience in longitudinal studies and database maintenance, particularly those that engage with graduates or social work, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to bid, adding to the competitive landscape that may foster innovative approaches to tracking retention and progression among fast-track social work graduates.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Work Fast Track Programmes - Tracking Retention and Progression

Notice Description

The key aims of this study are to investigate the longer-term outcomes (to March 2020) for Frontline cohorts 1 to 5 and Step Up cohorts 4 and 5, such as employment destinations, rate of career progression and retention within child and family social work. The evaluator will need to create and maintain an up-to-date database of contact details for candidates graduating from Frontline cohorts 1 to 5 and Step Up cohorts 4 and 5. This will allow the evaluator to follow progress of the graduates over the next three years (until early 2020) via short online surveys (every 12 months) and ad hoc qualitative research, as required, to investigate specific policy issues with samples from the database. Step Up - The focus of this study will be Cohort 4 and 5 graduates as information on graduates for cohorts 1-3 is limited. The successful contractor will need to work with the Department to recruit existing contacts and to locate and recruit any cohort members for whom we do not hold current contact details. Frontline - The successful contractor will also be expected to engage with Frontline (via DfE) to obtain relevant permissions and to build and maintain a full database of contact details for Frontline cohorts 1 to 5. The study should address the following questions: * What are the employment destinations and trajectories of fast-track graduates after they complete Step Up or Frontline programmes? * What are the retention rates within social work over time for each of the fast-track cohorts? * Are fast-track graduates who enter social work progressing to supervision or leadership roles and if so, how quickly? * What are the longer-term career plans and aspirations of fast-track graduates? * What are the destinations of fast-track candidates who exit the programmes before completion, those who complete the programmes but do not enter social work and those who enter but later leave the profession? * What are the push/ pull factors affecting retention in child and family social work amongst fast track graduates? Additional information: The estimated value is PS150,000 - PS240,000 (excl. VAT)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/740de591-a3dd-49d8-a5f7-883dbd2c58d6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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