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Higher Education Provider - Step Up to Social Work

Stoke on Trent City Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

12 Sep 2025 at 11:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

06 May 2025 at 15:46

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Mar 2025 at 09:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

04 Mar 2025 at 12:37

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Higher Education Provider - Step Up to Social Work" is being led by Stoke-on-Trent City Council, in collaboration with various local authorities across the West Midlands. The tender is aimed at selecting a Higher Education Institution to deliver a 14-month full-time programme funded by the Department for Education. This contract focuses on providing students with a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work upon completion. Notably, the tender process was initiated using an open procedure with an estimated contract value of 1,542,858 GBP (gross value of 1,864,800 GBP), commencing on 6 June 2025 and concluding on 5 December 2028. The procurement stages include planning, tender, and award, indicating a completed status on 12 September 2025. The award was granted to THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ensuring delivery across the UKG region within the specified timeframe.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the higher education sector, particularly those specialising in social work programmes. The procurement method used, an open procedure, encourages broad participation and engagement from eligible Higher Education Institutions. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality education services and adult education services would find this tender highly appealing. Additionally, the focus on social work and administrative competencies aligns with institutions that have established programmes in these areas. The tender is well-suited for established institutions with a proven track record in delivering postgraduate diplomas and those capable of meeting strict quality and professional standards criteria, thus providing a significant growth opportunity in the education services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Higher Education Provider - Step Up to Social Work

Notice Description

Funded by the Department for Education (DfE) Step up to Social Work is an intensive, 14-month, full-time programme. On completion, students will qualify with a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work. A Higher Education Institution (HEI) is required for delivery of the programme. Students are selected from across the West Midlands. Stoke-on-Trent City Council is the lead authority for this service, working in partnership with local authorities across the West Midlands

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e952
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056111-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,540,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,540,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,671,858 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,671,858 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
6 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jun 2025 - 5 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Stoke on Trent City Council
Additional Buyers

BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Borough of Telford & Wrekin

Coventry City Council

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Herefordshire Council

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Shropshire Council

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Staffordshire County Council

Walsall Council

Worcestershire County Council

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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
ST4 1HH
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hartshill Park & Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Further Information

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