Award

For the Design and Delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme (Step Up to Social Work)

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Jul 2021 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Somerset County Council and its collaborative partners including Bath and North East Somerset Council and Bristol City Council, concerns the design and delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme, titled "Step Up to Social Work." This programme is classified under adult and other education services and aimed at providing essential training for future social workers. The contract was awarded on 9th March 2021, with a total contract value of £609,060. The tender utilized an open procurement method and is now at the award stage as of July 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for educational institutions, particularly those specialising in higher education and vocational training services. Businesses that can provide tailored educational programs in social work and possess the capability to meet the rigorous quality standards set by the procurement authorities are well-positioned to compete. The initiative supports the continuing development of social work education in the South West region, thereby fostering growth and enhancing services to local authorities involved in the project.

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Notice Title

For the Design and Delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme (Step Up to Social Work)

Notice Description

'Step Up to Social Work' is a DfE funded initiative with 6 previous national cohorts of students having been taken through the programme at Masters level. Cohort 7, due to commence in January 2022 will be the fourth cohort to be made available in the South West region, delivering at Post Graduate Diploma level. However, we anticipate that successful Higher Education Institution(s) (HEI(s)) will offer a self-funding pathway through to a full MA, should students wish to progress. This Contract is being procured on behalf of the following organisations. * Somerset County Council (lead authority) * South Gloucestershire Council * Bath and North East Somerset Council * Swindon Borough Council * North Somerset Council * Bristol City Council * Devon County Council * Plymouth City Council * Torbay Council * Cornwall Council

Lot Information

Lot 1

In summary, the overall programme will cover and be mapped to the following; * The bespoke programme should provide the necessary academic, taught and practice based social work education to practise as a Social Work England registered Social Worker at a minimum of Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) level. * The programme will give the students access to the academic input, practice-based skills and experiences, values and capabilities at threshold standards of professional practice, as a minimum. The programme will prepare students to successfully achieve and claim their qualification, and to apply for Social Work England (or successor regulatory body) registration. * The knowledge and skills for child and family social work:

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ce28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018106-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£609,060 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

CORNWALL COUNCIL

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

TORBAY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Mr Iain Copeland
Contact Email
icopeland@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL

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