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title: "Training for child and family social work in the implications of adult mental ill health for parenting capacity and in the assessment of child mental health"
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# Training for child and family social work in the implications of adult mental ill health for parenting capacity and in the assessment of child mental health

Buyer: CAFCASS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ae921f9-0704-4be5-a572-7ac4febe7d6f

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## Summary

The Cafcass organisation is currently running a tender for a contract titled "Training for child and family social work in the implications of adult mental ill health for parenting capacity and in the assessment of child mental health". This procurement, classified under Education and training services and Health and social work services, is taking place in Derby, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concludes on 14th July 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st November 2017 and will last until 31st March 2018, with an anticipated value of £50,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training and development for social workers, particularly those with expertise in mental health and family services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as it aims to enhance the skills of up to 500 practitioners involved in both public and private law. Engaging in this contract could contribute to the growth of businesses that provide impactful training solutions in the social care sector.

## Notice

This tender is to agree a contract with a specialist in social work practice and teaching, who has a track record in the provision of learning and development to social work professionals in child and family social work in the implications of adult mental ill health for parenting capacity and in the assessment of child mental health. This programme will be delivered by the successful partner to 400-500 of our practitioners who work in both a public law environment as Guardians in Care Proceedings; and in private law assessments as Family Court Advisers (FCAs). This will help us to continue to grow skilled and confident practitioners and reflect our commitment to a learning and development culture in Cafcass, which will help maintain and improve the delivery of front line services. In some cases participants will be able to follow up this training by taking up PQ training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f05d8c20-4f8d-457a-ae04-3fd29cdd1fd5 |
| 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 | 22 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | CAFCASS |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3GY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2017 at 07:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f05d8c20-4f8d-457a-ae04-3fd29cdd1fd5
- 21 Jun 2017 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f05d8c20-4f8d-457a-ae04-3fd29cdd1fd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f05d8c20-4f8d-457a-ae04-3fd29cdd1fd5
  22nd June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=eacfae04-8956-e711-80e3-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.cafcass.gov.uk

## Provenance

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