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012.25 Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work - AWARD

TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL

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17 Jun 2025 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process conducted by Telford and Wrekin Council, titled "Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work - AWARD," under the industry category of Education and Training Services, has been completed with the award stage. The council, located in Shropshire, sought a training provider to deliver this programme starting in 2026. The procurement followed a restricted procedure, highlighting a selective approach. The tender period concluded on 9 June 2025, with the contract scheduled to commence on 18 June 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2028. The awarded supplier is the University of Keele.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the higher education and training sectors, particularly those with a specialisation in professional development for social work. The contract's focus on delivering a prestigious postgraduate programme can enhance the supplier's portfolio and reputation in education services. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically targeted for this procurement, larger educational institutions with experience in curriculum delivery and capacity building for social work professionals would have been well-positioned to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

012.25 Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work - AWARD

Notice Description

To find a training provider to deliver Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work for start during 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d358cdf2-a12a-4df9-b8fb-430478d358bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3286f094-1925-44b3-94f8-5b45d93dc027
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joanne Winborn
Contact Email
joanne.winborn@telford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1952 380672

Buyer Location

Locality
SHROPSHIRE
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Post Town
Telford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF KEELE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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