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Step up to Social Work

Somerset Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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26 Feb 2025 at 10:15

Award Notice
Tender

08 Oct 2024 at 09:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process "Step up to Social Work" is being undertaken by Somerset Council, the lead authority, on behalf of several regional councils including South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon Borough, North Somerset, Bristol City, Devon County, Plymouth City, Torbay, and Cornwall Councils. The contract, valued at £477,097, seeks a Higher Education Provider for the Design and Delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme. Classified under the Adult and other education services industry category, this tender follows an open procedure procurement method. The tender stage is currently active, and the key deadline for submission of bids is 11 November 2024, with the contract period commencing on 1 April 2025 and ending on 31 March 2027. The location for the delivery of services is within the UKK region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for institutions specialising in higher education and social work training to expand their reach and partnership with multiple regional councils. Ideal candidates would be universities or colleges with a robust track record in postgraduate programme delivery, particularly in the field of social work. The focus on quality and social value in the award criteria ensures that bidders with a strong commitment to educational excellence and community impact will be well-suited to compete. Winning this contract could enhance institutional reputation and provide a stable funding stream, fostering further business growth and development in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Step up to Social Work

Notice Description

For a Higher Education Provider to Design and Delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme (Step Up to Social Work). This Contract is being procured on behalf of the following organisations: * Somerset 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

For further information and access to the tender tender documents, please visit: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Please note, the contract value is an estimated value based on the initial contract period. The initial contract period is for 2 years, with the option to extend for a further Cohort (15 months)

Renewal: Option to extend for a further Cohort (15 months)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a69d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007249-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£477,097 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£477,097 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£532,616 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Somerset 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Postcode Area
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
TLK23 Somerset CC
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

Further Information

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