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Post Qualifying Framework for Social Workers in Wales - Commissioning Programmes Development and Delivery

SOCIAL CARE WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Post Qualifying Framework for Social Workers in Wales – Commissioning Programmes Development and Delivery" is being undertaken by Social Care Wales, a Welsh Government Sponsored Body based in Cardiff. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically higher education services, with a value of £150,000. The process is currently at the tender stage, with an open procurement method. The initial deadline for submissions was extended to 13 May 2022, following considerations for the Easter holiday and the complexity of the tender.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, particularly Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and those with expertise in developing vocational training frameworks. Companies that can provide programmes focused on ongoing professional development for social workers are especially suited to compete, along with those able to deliver services in both Welsh and English. Firms that offer academic curriculum development, assessment methodologies, and training services can position themselves effectively within this procurement, which aims to enhance the professional competency of social workers across Wales.

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Notice Title

Post Qualifying Framework for Social Workers in Wales - Commissioning Programmes Development and Delivery

Notice Description

Social Care Wales are seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver a new post-qualifying framework to provide a coherent continued professional development pathway for social workers. It was designed to replace the three defunct CPEL modules - consultant social worker, experienced practitioner and senior practitioner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the purposes of this commission, The purpose of this new post-qualifying framework is to provide a coherent continued professional development pathway for social workers. It was designed to replace the three defunct CPEL modules - consultant social worker, experienced practitioner and senior practitioner. If all components are completed it is equivalent to a Masters level. Social Care Wales requires a Higher Education Institution (HEI), or group of HEIs working together, to use the agreed model for the delivery of the new Post Qualifying Framework (The Framework) and the agreed learning outcomes for these programmes to: - develop the curriculum and assessment methodology for the new Framework - produce learning and programme materials - validate the programmes - submit the programmes for Social Care Wales approval in accordance with The Approval and Inspection of Post Qualifying Courses for Social Workers (Wales) Rules 2018 - undertake active promotion of the programmes to employers across the social care sector - deliver the approved programmes for relevant social workers across Wales in line with the regulatory requirements of Social Care Wales; and - have the ability to deliver the approved programmes through the medium of Welsh and English.

Renewal: The contract will run initially for three years, with the potential of a renewal period for an additional seven years (with break clauses inserted allowing Social Care Wales to terminate the agreement at its absolute discretion should there be a requirement to do so).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03263c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018911-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

80300000 - Higher education services

80500000 - Training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL CARE WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@socialcare.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3003033444

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 1EW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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