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title: "STEP UP TO SOCIAL WORK (2021)"
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# STEP UP TO SOCIAL WORK (2021)

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0409ce35-8931-4284-9768-a0e3cb347250

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## Summary

Leeds City Council is conducting an open tender process for the "Step Up to Social Work (2021)" programme, which aims to provide an accelerated entry route into social work for qualified candidates. This initiative falls under the education and training services category and is primarily located in England, United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 8th February 2021, with the contract commencing on 1st March 2021 and running until 31st March 2023. The total contract value is £340,000, with the contract awarded to the University of Salford on 26th February 2021.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in social work training and qualification programmes. Providers that can offer innovative training methodologies or support systems for high-achieving graduates and career changers are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in partnerships with local authorities to deliver bespoke educational services could enhance competitiveness in future tenders of a similar nature.

## Notice

The Step Up to Social Work programme provides an accelerated entry route into social work for high-achieving graduates and career changers. It targets high calibre individuals who already have experience of working with children and young people and who want to train as Social Workers. Step Up to Social Work 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 (RPs) and contracting with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Students successfully completing the course will qualify with a postgraduate diploma in social work. This will enable students to apply for registration as a qualified social worker with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49bb6524-68c5-40d2-8613-8ae17dfcca3c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £340,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £340,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 3DL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2021 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49bb6524-68c5-40d2-8613-8ae17dfcca3c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49bb6524-68c5-40d2-8613-8ae17dfcca3c
  2nd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a1529f77-eafb-ea11-8105-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.leeds.gov.uk

## Provenance

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