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title: "SC20033 - Step up to Social Work Programme"
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# SC20033 - Step up to Social Work Programme

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ca5e23b-8296-4d37-85dc-103e031442bc

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## Summary

The contracting process for the "SC20033 - Step up to Social Work Programme" has been initiated by Kent County Council on behalf of the Kent & Medway Regional Partnership. This project aims to provide an accelerated entry route into social work for graduates and career changers with experience in working with children and young people. The programme is classified under social work services (CPV code 85310000). The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 22 March 2021. The contract was awarded on 23 April 2021, with a total value of approximately £199,735.60, covering a contract period from 26 April 2021 to 30 June 2022, in Maidstone, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work training, educational programme delivery, and related consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with a proven track record in training programmes for social workers or similar fields would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance market presence and establish long-term relationships with public sector organisations, supporting business growth in the social services industry.

## Notice

Kent County Council, acting on behalf of the Kent & Medway Regional Partnership (KMRP) have been successful in a bid to receive a grant from the Department for Education (DfE). 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. Subject to securing the funding from DfE, The Council needs to tender for an organisation to deliver the Step Up to Social Work programme, with the emphasis on ensuring the programme is well embedded within the employer base and prepares children's social workers well for the task of statutory children's social work. To register an interest and respond to the ITT please visit https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29f5180f-d95f-40a3-9339-e2b600ab1eb2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £199,735 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| 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 KENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2021 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29f5180f-d95f-40a3-9339-e2b600ab1eb2
- 5 Mar 2021 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4bd00e8-6922-459a-8da8-f3abbe16229b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29f5180f-d95f-40a3-9339-e2b600ab1eb2
  23rd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4bd00e8-6922-459a-8da8-f3abbe16229b
  5th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Provenance

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