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Social Worker Integrated Degree

Kirklees Council

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25 Jun 2026 at 10:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Social Worker Integrated Degree" was undertaken by Kirklees Council, located in Huddersfield, England. This contract falls under the Education and Training Services category, with a CPV classification of 80000000. The procurement stage is complete with the award being published on 25th June 2026. The contracting process, which had a tender end date on 30th January 2026, commenced on 2nd February 2026 and will run until 31st January 2029. The method used was selective procurement, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, allocated a total value of £72,000. The delivery of services will be concentrated in Yorkshire and the Humber.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with experience in delivering apprenticeship programmes. Companies like SMEs and those involved in VCSE can greatly benefit from this type of procurement due to its strategic focus within the region. The awarded supplier, The Open University, highlights the precedence for well-established educational institutions with a capacity to manage specialised degree programmes within the framework agreements set by local councils. Engaging with this type of tender could lead to growth by aligning educational expertise with public service needs, fostering partnerships with local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Worker Integrated Degree

Notice Description

1086 Apprenticeships and Associated Training Framework Delivery of 3 x Social Worker PGDip This Contract shall commence on: 2nd February 2026 and is due to expire on: 31st January 2029 or such later date to enable an Apprentice to conclude their Apprenticeship following a change in circumstances or a Break in Learning

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2f0e9bd-0bf5-40f1-a848-ff508a24dac8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac18221a-9b4a-4a22-943d-388091df3db2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 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
Kirklees Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 6NT
Postcode Area
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Dalton
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Open University

Further Information

Notice Documents

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