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STEP UP TO SOCIAL WORK

Leeds City Council - PACS

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21 Mar 2023 at 16:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "STEP UP TO SOCIAL WORK" was awarded to the University of Salford by Leeds City Council - PACS. This contract falls under the services category, specifically higher education services, and is located in Salford. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract value is £370,000, and it was signed on 15th March 2023, following a 10-day standstill period prior to award.

This tender for the Step Up to Social Work programme presents an opportunity for higher education institutions and organisations providing social work training services. Businesses with expertise in delivering postgraduate diploma programmes and working in regional partnerships with local authorities may find this tender well-suited for growth opportunities. The contract's focus on an accelerated entry route into social work for graduates and career changers aligns with the mission of suitable businesses looking to contribute to the social work sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STEP UP TO SOCIAL WORK

Notice Description

The Step Up to Social Work programme provides an accelerated entry route into social work for high-achieving graduates and career changers. It is delivered through the development of a bespoke work-based 14 month postgraduate diploma programme, led by groups of local authorities working in regional partnerships and contracting with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The delivery of the Step Up to Social Work post graduate social work degree for 37 students across six local authorities.

Procurement Information

Confirmation of DfE funding was not received until 15th December 2022 which meant the timescales to subject this contract to tender were insufficient. The University of Salford has successfully delivered the Step Up to Social Work course for 5 cohorts and have the staff and resources in place to continue to meet all the requirements of the contract. It would not be feasible for another organisation to organise itself into a similar arrangement and deliver the services within the time constraints. The contract is to be awarded in reliance on Public Procurement Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) - Negotiated Procedure without prior publication - of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b4db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008223-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leeds City Council - PACS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

University of Salford

Further Information

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