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2425-0360 Step up to Social Work Cohort 9

ISLINGTON

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24 Feb 2025 at 13:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Islington Council has awarded a contract to Middlesex University for the design and delivery of the "Step up to Social Work Cohort 9" postgraduate diploma programme. This project, under the industry category of Adult and other education services (CPV: 80400000), serves the North, Central, East London Regional Partnership. The contract will commence on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2027, with the course itself running from January 2026 to March 2027. The total contract value is £309,000 over the 24-month term. The award stage has been completed, with the contract having been officially awarded on 24 February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and training programmes, particularly those with experience in developing tailored postgraduate courses. While this specific tender has been awarded, similar future opportunities may arise, creating potential for growth and development within the educational services sector. Organisations with robust experience in designing and delivering employment-based training programmes would be well-suited for contracts of this nature, enabling them to expand their portfolio and foster regional partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2425-0360 Step up to Social Work Cohort 9

Notice Description

Islington Council has successfully procured the design and delivery of a quality assured employment-based 'Step Up to Social Work' Postgraduate Diploma (in Children and Families) on behalf of the North, Central, East London Regional Partnership (NCEL RP) to Middlesex University. The course will commence in January 2026 and conclude in March 2027, lasting 15 months, and will provide a pathway through to The contract is set to start on 1 April 2025 and will run for 24 months, ending on 31 March 2027. This period includes planning, preparation, and delivery of the programme, as well as time for any delayed submissions. The estimated total value of the contract is PS309,000 over the 24-month term, based on PS10,300 per trainee for 30 trainees.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfc555f4-ac99-4f52-a0cb-7648cee11400
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b4cf85-ac5c-4fc1-9543-3fbdbe34c717
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£309,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 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
ISLINGTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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