--- title: "Deliver a continuous professional development (CPD) programme on permanence to child and family social workers in around 10 - 15 early adopter local authorities." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3368c96a-6ff0-415e-a991-27cd2fbb192a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3368c96a-6ff0-415e-a991-27cd2fbb192a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3368c96a-6ff0-415e-a991-27cd2fbb192a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3368c96a-6ff0-415e-a991-27cd2fbb192a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2017-05-25" --- # Deliver a continuous professional development (CPD) programme on permanence to child and family social workers in around 10 - 15 early adopter local authorities. Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3368c96a-6ff0-415e-a991-27cd2fbb192a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3368c96a-6ff0-415e-a991-27cd2fbb192a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3368c96a-6ff0-415e-a991-27cd2fbb192a.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking to engage suppliers for a continuous professional development (CPD) programme aimed at child and family social workers, targeted for implementation in approximately 10 to 15 early adopter local authorities. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the anticipated contract commencement date set for 1st August 2017. The programme is designed to support around 600 social workers, with delivery beginning in September and an expected duration of 6 to 12 months. An engagement deadline for interested suppliers is set for 23rd February 2018, along with a supplier event scheduled for 7th April 2017 at the Department's London office. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in professional development for social workers. Companies that can demonstrate experience in creating training programmes tailored for public sector organisations will be particularly well-suited to compete. The engagement will allow successful suppliers to play a vital role in enhancing the skills of social workers, ultimately improving outcomes for looked after children across the targeted local authorities. ## Notice *** New on 25th May 2017 - The procurement has been delayed. Further information will be provided in due course.*** The Department made a commitment in Adoption: A Vision for change (March 2016) to develop a continuous professional development (CPD) programme for child and family social workers on permanence planning for looked after children. A contractor is currently developing the programme, which is due to be completed by 31st August 2017. The development contract involves designing the content of the programme, developing the materials, defining the delivery mechanisms and defining the kite-marking mechanisms. We want to procure a supplier to deliver the CPD programme to c.600 social workers in around 10 - 15 early adopter local authorities. It is currently planned that the contract will commence on 1st August. The first month will involve working with the contractor who has developed the programme to hand over the materials. We would then expect delivery of the programme to begin in September. We expect the programme to last for between 6 and 12 months. During the early adopters phase an independent evaluator will evaluate the effectiveness of the CPD programme and suggest improvements to the development contractor. The development contractor will refine the programme as required before it is rolled out more widely. Additional information: See 'Attachments' for a word version of the description and further information. We intend to hold a supplier event on 7th April at the Department for Education, Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BT. This event will provide an opportunity for interested suppliers to find out more about this opportunity and the proposed procurement process. To register your interest in attending this event, please email permanence.cpd@education.gov.uk and louise.reilly@education.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0804a50a-8f26-4503-94ce-79abe25c06b2 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 25 May 2017 at 10:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0804a50a-8f26-4503-94ce-79abe25c06b2 - 2 Mar 2017 at 13:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0804a50a-8f26-4503-94ce-79abe25c06b2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0804a50a-8f26-4503-94ce-79abe25c06b2 25th May 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/208a3e8e-cbb6-4049-9aff-feeb12a91e69 Description and further information ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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