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title: "Support for the Principal Social Workers Networks in England"
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# Support for the Principal Social Workers Networks in England

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37ec0b36-30a7-4385-a61a-abc70a9f82da

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department of Health, involves a tender for "Support for the Principal Social Workers Networks in England." This contract falls within the services sector, specifically classified under membership organisation services, with an estimated value of £162,000. The tender period concluded on 10th August 2018, and the contract was awarded to Skills for Care on 6th September 2018, with a contract duration spanning from 1st October 2018 to 5th October 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE). The primary jurisdiction for the deliveries covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in administrative support, professional training, or web-based resource management, particularly those proactive in the social services sector. Businesses with expertise in organising events, providing consultancy for social work practices, and developing digital platforms for professional networks would be well-suited to compete. The involvement in this contract not only offers a financial avenue but also the potential for long-term partnerships within the public sector and impact within the community services field.

## Notice

The contract will provide management of the PSW networks for both Adults and Children and Family social work, offering administrative and operational support to the network and its chairs and to coordinate meetings and conferences. The contract includes a website to host resources and best practice guidance, proving a members' area for Principle Social Workers. For DHSC work also includes providing a certification process for our Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) programme for newly qualified social workers (NQSWs)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/765c6e2e-7fd2-4370-8a8a-ed05a16ebc87 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 5 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £155,286 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKILLS FOR CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98100000 - Membership organisation services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2018 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/765c6e2e-7fd2-4370-8a8a-ed05a16ebc87
- 11 Jul 2018 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8aee802-c280-429f-9530-d2545d4c11c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/765c6e2e-7fd2-4370-8a8a-ed05a16ebc87
  26th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8aee802-c280-429f-9530-d2545d4c11c6
  11th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://dh.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec2dc1f2-9a9f-4367-bbaa-884f87b30e03
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

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