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Social Work Degree

TORBAY COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2021 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Torbay Council, which has awarded a contract for the provision of a Social Work Degree through the Open University, aimed at supporting graduates in applying for social worker registration. The contract falls within the education and training services and health and social work services categories, with a total value of £54,216. The award date is 15th March 2020, and the contract period spans from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2023. This tender was initiated as a request to waive standard contract procedures.

This opportunity can facilitate business growth for educational institutions and training providers specialising in social work and related fields. Businesses that focus on distance learning or professional training, particularly those offering accredited social work courses, would be well-equipped to compete in future tenders. Engaging in such contracts is essential for those seeking to expand their service offerings in the education and health sectors.

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Notice Title

Social Work Degree

Notice Description

Provision of the Qualifying Social Work Degree through the Open University approved degree by distance learning - a legal requirement in order for the graduate then to be able to apply for social worker registration and be employed as a social worker.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f987d621-4903-41d7-ac72-9ddb29c22f4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/826b87c9-99be-4b05-b5a6-1f8a5af87dd8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Request to Waive Contract Procedures and Financial Regulations
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,216 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,216 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 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
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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