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Step up to social work training programme

Leeds City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Sep 2025 at 17:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

04 Jun 2025 at 12:50

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Mar 2025 at 15:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Step Up to Social Work Training Programme" was conducted by Leeds City Council, targeting the education and training services sector. The Council, which serves as a sub-central government public authority, sought a training provider to deliver an accelerated 14-month postgraduate diploma programme in social work. The procurement was executed using an open procedure, with the final award contract signed on 14th August 2025. The programme’s training venue is situated in Leeds, falling within industry classifications for higher and education services. The contract is active from 14th August 2025 and extends until at least 31st March 2027, with the possibility of a six-month extension.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in higher education services, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke postgraduate training programmes. It offers potential for long-term engagement, given the renewal possibility and the value of the contract, which grossed £420,000. Large-scale service providers, including those with experience in regional partnerships with local authorities and educational institutions, would be well-placed to compete effectively in this market. With a focus on high achievers and career changers, organisations that can offer innovative and tailored educational experiences will find this an ideal opportunity for business growth and sectoral impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Step up to social work training programme

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 HEIs. Leeds City Council's tender opportunity was to contract with a training provider of the programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 6 months extension

Renewal: 6 months extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04efd4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056369-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£421,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
Leeds City Council
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
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(THE)

Further Information

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