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title: "Social Work Apprenticeships"
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# Social Work Apprenticeships

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49e4bdaf-6a0e-4495-bd6f-08c2f2241af3

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## Summary

Southend-on-sea Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Social Work Apprenticeships," categorised under the education and training services industry. The contract, valued at £144,000, is focused on delivering a Social Work Degree Apprenticeship programme to support workforce development in Southend-on-Sea, England, with postal code SS26ER. The procurement was executed using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Following the tender process, the award stage was finalised with Anglia Ruskin University as the successful supplier on 18th December 2025, and the contract period is set from 12th January 2026 to 28th February 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth in the education sector, particularly for training providers specialising in social work and accredited degree programmes. The contract requires delivering a high-quality apprenticeship programme that aligns with Social Work England standards and involves both academic and practical learning components. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the educational services field would find this contract particularly suitable due to its focus on workforce qualification and development. The successful implementation of the contract could enhance the provider’s reputation and open further avenues for similar contracts or partnerships in workforce training initiatives.

## Notice

Southend-on-Sea City Council seeks to procure a training provider to deliver a Social Work Degree Apprenticeship programme in line with the Apprenticeship Standard (Level 6). The contract will support workforce development by enabling employees to gain a professional social work qualification while continuing to work. The successful provider will deliver a high-quality, accredited Social Work Degree Apprenticeship that meets the requirements of the Social Work England standards and Skills England and complies with the DfE apprenticeship funding rules. Delivery should combine academic learning, with must include face to face learning, with practical workplace placements, ensuring apprentices are fully prepared for professional registration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847c601e-8216-4920-ad2e-1dd3fc17b486 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £144,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847c601e-8216-4920-ad2e-1dd3fc17b486

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847c601e-8216-4920-ad2e-1dd3fc17b486
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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