--- title: "Social Work Training Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-17583f99-7c73-4359-9d84-aeddc395502c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17583f99-7c73-4359-9d84-aeddc395502c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17583f99-7c73-4359-9d84-aeddc395502c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17583f99-7c73-4359-9d84-aeddc395502c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-09-18" --- # Social Work Training Programme Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17583f99-7c73-4359-9d84-aeddc395502c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17583f99-7c73-4359-9d84-aeddc395502c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17583f99-7c73-4359-9d84-aeddc395502c.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking providers for a Social Work Training Programme, identified as SMBC 20077 - LF 001. This procurement process falls under the education and training services industry category and is currently in the tender stage. The programme aims to enhance the skills of employees in Adult Social Care settings, with training slated to commence in November 2020 and run through to March 2021. The submission deadline for quotations is set for 2nd October 2020 at 15:00 hours, and interested parties must utilise the In-tend e-Tendering System to participate in the process. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for training providers, particularly those specialising in social work and therapy, to collaborate with the local council and contribute to workforce development in social care. Businesses that provide bespoke training services, including legal frameworks and safeguarding practices, would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. With a minimum value of £24,000 and a total anticipated contract value of £27,400, this training programme can significantly bolster the reach and impact of firms engaged in staff development within the public sector. ## Notice Social Work Training Programme Ref: SMBC 20077 - LF 001 As part of our learning and development strategy to support employees in our Adult Social Care settings we require a provider who will tender to facilitate training interventions in a range of development areas. As such, the Council would like the provider to deliver a 5-month training programme commencing November 2020 to March 2021 to cover the following: - 1. Social Work & Therapy Approach. 2. Social Work & Therapy Legal Framework. 3. Social Work & Therapy Capabilities 4. Social Work & Therapy Safeguarding The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 02 October 2020 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Social Work Training Programme Ref: SMBC 20077 - LF 001 As part of our learning and development strategy to support employees in our Adult Social Care settings we require a provider who will tender to facilitate training interventions in a range of development areas. As such, the Council would like the provider to deliver a 5-month training programme commencing November 2020 to March 2021 to cover the following: - 1. Social Work & Therapy Approach. 2. Social Work & Therapy Legal Framework. 3. Social Work & Therapy Capabilities 4. Social Work & Therapy Safeguarding The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to "Opt In". For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 02 October 2020 at 15:00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d93c245f-fe25-4faf-a51c-d62009815bc8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 3 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £27,400 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80511000 - Staff training services ## Release History - 18 Sep 2020 at 11:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d93c245f-fe25-4faf-a51c-d62009815bc8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d93c245f-fe25-4faf-a51c-d62009815bc8 18th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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