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title: "Design and Delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme (Step Up to Social Work)"
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# Design and Delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme (Step Up to Social Work)

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c097430-70ac-4651-b2fc-4f188e780a0a

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## Summary

Somerset Council, in collaboration with several local councils including South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, North Somerset, Bristol City, Devon, Plymouth, Torbay, and Cornwall, has awarded a contract for the design and delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme (Step Up to Social Work). The contract, classified under Adult and other education services, will be delivered by the University of the West of England, Bristol. The procurement stage of the contract is complete, with the contract period set to start on 1 April 2025 and end on 31 March 2027. The procurement process used was an open procedure, and the tender was active with a closing date for submissions on 11 November 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the higher education sector, particularly those specialising in social work education and training. The involvement of multiple councils indicates a substantial scope and potential for extensive service delivery. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, offering a unique growth opportunity for organisations that can meet the needs of a broad and diverse participant base across the specified regions. Collaboration with a reputable institution like the University of the West of England also presents valuable networking and professional development prospects.

## Notice

For a Higher Education Provider to Design and Delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme (Step Up to Social Work). This Contract is being procured on behalf of the following organisations: * Somerset Council (lead authority) * South Gloucestershire Council * Bath and North East Somerset Council * Swindon Borough Council * North Somerset Council * Bristol City Council * Devon County Council * Plymouth City Council * Torbay Council * Cornwall Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3662235c-8fe3-4838-a40e-c420b9c53cca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3662235c-8fe3-4838-a40e-c420b9c53cca
- 8 Oct 2024 at 08:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a81d94c-c5df-4adf-9052-7bf932a0f939

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3662235c-8fe3-4838-a40e-c420b9c53cca
  26th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a81d94c-c5df-4adf-9052-7bf932a0f939
  8th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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  Contract Finder

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