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Contract for psychometric services to support development of the national assessment and accreditation system for child and family social workers

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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10 Jan 2018 at 15:40

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31 Jul 2017 at 19:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking psychometric services to aid in the development of the National Assessment and Accreditation System (NAAS) for child and family social workers. This contract, titled "Contract for psychometric services to support development of the national assessment and accreditation system for child and family social workers," has been awarded through a direct procurement method, with a total value of £42,800. The award was made on 3rd July 2017, and the contract period is from 10th July 2017 to 31st December 2017. The initiative falls under the health and social work services industry category and is pertinent to various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories worldwide.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in psychometric consultancy and those involved in the social work services sector. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in standard-setting methodology and psychometric analysis will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, allowing them to expand their service offerings while contributing to the enhancement of national standards for child and family social workers.

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Notice Title

Contract for psychometric services to support development of the national assessment and accreditation system for child and family social workers

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is to commission expert advice and recommendations on the standard-setting methodology and approach that the Department should consider adopting to set the pass marks for the National Assessment and Accreditation System (NAAS) for child and family social workers. The Department's aim is to use a standard-setting process that is rigorous and meets recognised international best practice standards. This contract is designed to achieve this by securing high-quality expert advice and recommendations on the way forward through a collaborative partnership between the Department and Contractor. The contract also includes provision for additional, periodic, psychometric consultancy support and advice in relation to other technical matters arising in relation to the NAAS and its assessment processes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ecdf5ffd-77ae-478d-8290-737ebd07ecff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e116d0c-bb86-43fd-88dc-1dcc8a1474cb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£42,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 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 FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joshua.bennett@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1 P3B
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACS VENTURES

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