--- title: "GB-Chelmsford: Systemic Training Programme for Social Workers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-37676a9c-d158-4d41-a35f-c13a1b3328f8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37676a9c-d158-4d41-a35f-c13a1b3328f8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37676a9c-d158-4d41-a35f-c13a1b3328f8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37676a9c-d158-4d41-a35f-c13a1b3328f8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-05-11" --- # GB-Chelmsford: Systemic Training Programme for Social Workers Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37676a9c-d158-4d41-a35f-c13a1b3328f8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37676a9c-d158-4d41-a35f-c13a1b3328f8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37676a9c-d158-4d41-a35f-c13a1b3328f8.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Essex County Council, is for a "Systemic Training Programme for Social Workers" targeting the Children and Families directorate. This contract, classified under training services, will take place in Chelmsford, UK, with an expected commencement date of 23rd July 2018 and an initial period of two years, with an option for a one-year extension. The deadline for tender submission is set for 12:00 Noon on 8th June 2018. The total estimated contract value ranges between £300,000 and £450,000, with an open procurement method being employed. This tender presents significant opportunities for training providers and consulting firms specialising in social work education and systemic training. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, alongside organisations that cater to social workers and related public service professionals. The programme not only aims to enhance skills among social work practitioners but also aligns with the social value principles outlined by the contracting authority, which may favour entities that can demonstrate positive economic, social, and environmental impacts. ## Notice This requirement is for a modular systemic training programme that creates a systemic pathway for qualified social workers. The training programme is commissioned by The Essex Social Care Academy (ESCA), Essex County Council, for social workers within the Children and Families directorate, commencing July 2018 for a period of two years with an option to extend for a further twelve months (2+1). The target audience for this training programme will be qualified social workers, senior practitioners, team and service managers, heads of service and directors from Children and Families. It is ECC's intention to open up the leadership and management programme to wider partner agencies, such as Adult Social Care, Education, Health and Police. The aim of the training programme is to upskill participants with core systemic theories, which transfers into relational social work practice. The estimated total contract value, including the initial 2 year period and the optional 12 month extension period, is between PS300,000 and PS450,000. The deadline for submission of tenders is 12.00 Noon on 08/06/2018. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the contracting authority must consider: (a) how what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions, and (b) how, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing that improvement. Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the contracting authority relating to economic, social and environmental well-being. These priorities are described in the Invitation To Tender and are reflected in environmental and social characteristics in the evaluation criteria for the award of the contract For this procurement exercise Essex County Council will be using the BIP Delta eSourcing portal https://www.delta-esourcing.com and all communications with Essex County Council relating to this procurement exercise must be via the portal message facility. It is recommended that any Bidder not already registered with BIP Delta eSourcing should register at the earliest opportunity. The deadline for submission of tenders is 12.00 Noon on 08/06/2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cdc40b5-cb29-405f-bf14-5406b01bff78 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Jul 2018 - 22 Jul 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80511000 - Staff training services - 85310000 - Social work services ## Release History - 11 May 2018 at 13:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cdc40b5-cb29-405f-bf14-5406b01bff78 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cdc40b5-cb29-405f-bf14-5406b01bff78 11th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Chelmsford:-Systemic-Training-Programme-for-Social-Workers/V22YN35597 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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