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title: "Level 6 Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship"
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# Level 6 Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-132f5ba6-3903-44e0-863a-1ad9a20ee9d7

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Halton Borough Council has resulted in awarding a contract titled "Level 6 Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship". This tender falls under the higher education services category, specifically focusing on adult and other education services, and training services. The services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period spanning from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2028. The procurement process employed a selective method through a framework agreement, with a tender period that ended on 1st August 2025. The contract has been awarded to the University of Chester, and the award was published on 13th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those with experience in managing degree apprenticeship programmes. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public higher education services would find this to be a fitting opportunity. The contract, valued at £144,000 for its duration, is particularly suitable for SMEs eager to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector. By participating as suppliers in similar framework agreements, businesses can potentially align themselves with public sector goals and pursue long-term growth in this industry.

## Notice

Level 6 Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship for 6 cohorts

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b58a914a-83cf-4e5a-b780-4bc1b825ec51 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £144,000 |
| 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 | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIDNES |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 7QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Central & West Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2025 at 09:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b58a914a-83cf-4e5a-b780-4bc1b825ec51
- 13 Nov 2025 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b58a914a-83cf-4e5a-b780-4bc1b825ec51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b58a914a-83cf-4e5a-b780-4bc1b825ec51
  13th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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