Planning

Contract to develop employer endorsement guidance

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is initiating a tender for a contract titled "Contract to develop employer endorsement guidance", aimed at enhancing the performance evaluation of Child and Family Social Workers. This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and is set to be carried out in London, with the contract period starting on 4 January 2016 and concluding on 31 May 2016. The planned budget for this project ranges between £100,000 and £200,000, and interested parties can attend a tender information workshop on 16 October at the Department's office in Sanctuary Buildings, London.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialised in social work evaluation tools, training services, and consultancy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete, given the likely emphasis on innovative and community-focused approaches to developing the endorsement guidance. Engaging in this contract could foster growth and enhance reputational standing within the public sector, especially for those integrated with social work reform initiatives.

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Notice Title

Contract to develop employer endorsement guidance

Notice Description

To develop guidance for use by employers in order to endorse the performance of Child and Family Social Workers. This will include observer records, user feedback, reflective dialogue, assessments of both written work and through direct observation. Additional information: As part of the government's social work reform programme, we would like to invite you to a tender information workshop on Friday 16 October, at the Department for Education(DfE), Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3BT, from 10am to 3pm. See 'Attachments' for further information on the workshop.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c056b91-1ca3-4ddd-8bb8-da8287bac4ce
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 2015Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2016 - 31 May 2016 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Thomasin Freeman
Contact Email
thomasin.freeman@education.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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