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Embedding the Capabilities Statements and CPD Pathways for Social Workers for people with autism and people with learning disabilities

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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11 Oct 2019 at 14:32

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09 Sep 2019 at 14:40

Tender

09 Sep 2019 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking a qualified provider for the project titled "Embedding the Capabilities Statements and CPD Pathways for Social Workers for People with Autism and People with Learning Disabilities." The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having recently concluded the tender period on 30th September 2019. This project falls under the services industry category and has a total contract value of £54,276, with an effective contract period set to commence on 10th October 2019 and concluding on 31st March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in social work training and education, especially those that support continuous professional development and practical training in the fields of autism and learning disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that have expertise in social work provision or related fields would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on embedding best practices and innovative ideas reinforces the need for providers that can demonstrate experience in developing capabilities in social workers to better serve these vulnerable populations.

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Notice Title

Embedding the Capabilities Statements and CPD Pathways for Social Workers for people with autism and people with learning disabilities

Notice Description

DHSC wish to contract with an appropriately qualified provider that is respected by the social work profession, to embed the latest Capability Statements and CPD frameworks - for (a) social work with people with learning disabilities, and separately, for (b) autistic people. This contract will complete the initial work on Capability Statements and CPD Frameworks for social workers who wish to gain specialist knowledge of these areas of social work with adults. The Capability Statements set out the knowledge, skills and values that social workers need to work well with client group and their carers. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) pathway that sets out how front-line social workers can learn and develop, and be supported to acquire the capabilities set out in the CS. The CS will also be adopted by Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and training providers who educate and train new and qualified social workers. This new project will use these products (a) and (b) to further embed the previously developed best practice and innovative ideas. The work is essential to embedding the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 2007, Human Rights Act and other relevant legislation and providing the basis for continuous improvement for the social work profession. The work is part of the drive for continuous improvement of the social work profession and social work reform. The work is set out as a Departmental priority approved by Ministers in the 2019 Chief Social Workers Report and represents a continuing commitment to support people with learning disabilities and autistic people. Internally to DHSC, this project will be jointly funded by DHSC's Chief Social Worker and the Mental Health Division.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d72fc512-9844-4dad-ada7-a7849bd2ba0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40a69b10-1068-45b6-964e-db0824d04777
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,726 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,276 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS

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