--- title: "Commission for research into the social work workforce" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3a124903-8678-4ef7-8b19-d18b1f2f795c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a124903-8678-4ef7-8b19-d18b1f2f795c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a124903-8678-4ef7-8b19-d18b1f2f795c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a124903-8678-4ef7-8b19-d18b1f2f795c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND" published: "2023-05-04" --- # Commission for research into the social work workforce Buyer: SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a124903-8678-4ef7-8b19-d18b1f2f795c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a124903-8678-4ef7-8b19-d18b1f2f795c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a124903-8678-4ef7-8b19-d18b1f2f795c.json) ## Summary Social Work England is seeking research services through an open procedure for the "Commission for research into the social work workforce." The tender has a strict budget of £48,000.00 inc. VAT. The procurement process is currently at the active stage, with a contract period starting from April 4, 2023, and ending on September 4, 2023. The tender deadline is on March 13, 2023, and the delivery address is in Sheffield, S3 8JY. This procurement opportunity by Social Work England presents a chance for SMEs specialised in research services to compete for a contract that aims to inform the evolution of regulation and leadership in the social work profession. The procurement method details an open procedure, and the main procurement category is services. The contracting process provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into social work in England and potentially influence future decisions in the sector. ## Notice Social Work England are committed to learning about social work, and to gathering data and intelligence about the profession and people's experiences. We want to make a unique contribution to the evolution of regulation and provide valuable assurance of and leadership to the social work profession. We intend for this research to inform our work and provide a detailed picture of social work in England which will enrich our approach in the next period and inform decisions about whether further user in-sights work and/or communications are appropriate. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93747144-6fc4-45c0-a4f5-f7a66d1d6f14 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Mar 2023 | | Contract period | 10 Apr 2023 - 4 Sep 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £59,700 | | 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 | SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S3 8JY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | YOUGOV | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 4 May 2023 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93747144-6fc4-45c0-a4f5-f7a66d1d6f14 - 6 Mar 2023 at 15:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e53b75-fcaa-4998-baec-241052fb05d1 - 2 Mar 2023 at 15:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e53b75-fcaa-4998-baec-241052fb05d1 - 21 Feb 2023 at 13:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e53b75-fcaa-4998-baec-241052fb05d1 - 21 Feb 2023 at 13:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e53b75-fcaa-4998-baec-241052fb05d1 - 21 Feb 2023 at 13:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e53b75-fcaa-4998-baec-241052fb05d1 - 16 Feb 2023 at 14:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e53b75-fcaa-4998-baec-241052fb05d1 - 15 Feb 2023 at 14:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e53b75-fcaa-4998-baec-241052fb05d1 - 13 Feb 2023 at 16:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e53b75-fcaa-4998-baec-241052fb05d1 - 13 Feb 2023 at 16:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e53b75-fcaa-4998-baec-241052fb05d1 - 13 Feb 2023 at 16:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e53b75-fcaa-4998-baec-241052fb05d1 - 13 Feb 2023 at 16:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e53b75-fcaa-4998-baec-241052fb05d1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93747144-6fc4-45c0-a4f5-f7a66d1d6f14 4th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e53b75-fcaa-4998-baec-241052fb05d1 6th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f708481b-89a6-4fc8-b915-607a8cbcea9f INVITATION TO TENDER - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1593453d-2d88-46aa-bbc0-aeba6144ad5c INVITATION TO TENDER - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9696db35-3cfd-4386-a26c-f11f2fbfee59 Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd986f32-0db1-467a-abe5-ce7d5eb7ebe5 INVITATION TO TENDER - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48986bf9-8e56-41eb-ad40-1c0071545c6e PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TENDER EXCERCISE PROCURMENT TIMELINES HAVE BEEN UPDATED WITHIN THE INVITATION TO TENDER, AS PER THIS ATTACHMENT. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2bad166-3fe2-4c34-974c-cb009600ac99 This is the recording of the Drop in Session that was held - Monday 27th February 2023. Please email tenders@socialworkengland.org.uk for access to the recording. The Q/A's within this session, will also appear in written form as a separate attachment within this advert shortly. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/958932b9-a769-4923-9c22-bf4dba270250 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a124903-8678-4ef7-8b19-d18b1f2f795c. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a124903-8678-4ef7-8b19-d18b1f2f795c.json.