Tender

Employment-Based Fast-Track Social Work Education (con_3219)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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27 Apr 2022 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is conducting a tender for the "Employment-Based Fast-Track Social Work Education" programme, aimed at delivering initial qualifying education for social workers. This initiative falls under the health and social work services category, with a contract extension now running from 2022 to 2025, having been updated recently to a new value of £22,581,846. The procurement is currently in the Planning stage, with the intention to train between 700 and 900 social workers over two cohorts starting in 2020. The main site for this procurement is located in Manchester, United Kingdom, at Piccadilly Gate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in social work and child welfare training. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in providing accelerated training programmes, as well as strong partnerships with statutory children’s social care services, would be well-suited to compete. The involvement in this initiative not only enhances a company's portfolio but also contributes positively to community welfare by addressing the urgent need for qualified social workers in the UK.

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Notice Title

Employment-Based Fast-Track Social Work Education (con_3219)

Notice Description

The Department for education is seeking the provision of initial qualifying social work education through an employment-based, fast-track route. We are looking to secure a contractor to: 1) Train 700 - 900 social workers through 2 cohorts, starting in 2020; 2) Attract high performing graduates to the programme; 3) Assess candidates so that trainees display the highest aptitude for child and family social work; 4) Design and deliver training allowing for accelerated qualification as a social worker; 5) Deliver training and employment placements through partnership with English providers of statutory children's social care services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03310a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010860-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jess.roberts@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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