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title: "Step up to Social Work - Design and Delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme"
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# Step up to Social Work - Design and Delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12058752-481f-4a6c-a79d-6c8296657a0d

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## Summary

Somerset County Council is currently conducting an open tender for the "Step up to Social Work - Design and Delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on adult and other education services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 6th December 2016, with a submission deadline set for 17th January 2017. The total value of the contract is estimated at £1,100,000, with the contract expected to commence on 13th February 2017 and conclude on 30th April 2018.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth particularly for higher education institutions with experience in social work education. Organisations that can deliver tailored training programmes for up to 66 trainees in the South West will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Given the emphasis on qualifying educational institutions, businesses that specialise in developing and implementing postgraduate educational frameworks will be at a distinct advantage in this procurement process.

## Notice

Somerset County Council, in their capacity as the lead for a South West Regional Partnership for the Step Up to Social Work programme, are inviting tenders from suitable, qualified Higher Education Institutions for the design and delivery of a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work, for up to 66 trainees in the South West. Any award of contracts under this is subject to the receipt of DfE funding approval. Additional information: All tender documentation is available on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk - please ensure you are registered to see this and any other opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2100b3c6-88b4-45e0-b3da-c36a1e1258dd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2016 at 11:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2100b3c6-88b4-45e0-b3da-c36a1e1258dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2100b3c6-88b4-45e0-b3da-c36a1e1258dd
  6th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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