--- title: "Step-Up to Social Work Cohort 6" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-521ed5df-e65f-4b69-9a8e-bcfcfa5ff7a2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-521ed5df-e65f-4b69-9a8e-bcfcfa5ff7a2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-521ed5df-e65f-4b69-9a8e-bcfcfa5ff7a2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-521ed5df-e65f-4b69-9a8e-bcfcfa5ff7a2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LGSS" published: "2018-09-13" --- # Step-Up to Social Work Cohort 6 Buyer: LGSS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-521ed5df-e65f-4b69-9a8e-bcfcfa5ff7a2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-521ed5df-e65f-4b69-9a8e-bcfcfa5ff7a2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-521ed5df-e65f-4b69-9a8e-bcfcfa5ff7a2.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Step-Up to Social Work Cohort 6" is currently in the planning stage, conducted by LGSS, based in Huntingdon, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the health and social work services industry category, with a total value of £350,000. The engagement period for prospective providers ends on 1st October 2018, and the course itself is scheduled to run from January 2020 to March 2021. Interested parties are encouraged to review the early engagement notice published on 13th September 2018, which outlines expectations for prospective providers, including their involvement in selection processes and course management activities. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in social work programmes. Businesses that can offer academic support, placement management, and tutor services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a focus on meeting the needs of prospective social work students and collaboration with service users, companies that excel in stakeholder engagement and regional knowledge will have a strong advantage in this competitive process. ## Notice The academic provider will be invited to participate in the selection and assessment of prospective students, which will occur prior to the start of the course in the period February to August 2019. The academic provider will also be required to lead an introductory day for the students prior to the start of the course in December 2019. The course will run from January 2020 to March 2021. During that period we anticipate the provider would meet on a regular basis with the partnership to discuss both strategic and practical aspects of the programme management. The provider would work with the partnership on the provision of suitable placements and provide tutor support throughout the region to the Practice Educator and student whilst on placement. The provider would be expected to supply regular updates on student progress and information as required by the partnership for reporting to the DfE. The provider will include input from Service Users and Carers through the programme teaching and skills development.The provider would be expected to participate in any promotion of the course undertaken within the region, including possible open sessions for prospective students. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ae871c0-3804-47cb-8612-908ac5fb6b5d | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LGSS | | Locality | HUNTINGDON | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE29 6XL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Huntingdonshire | | Electoral ward | Huntingdon North | | Westminster constituency | Huntingdon | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 13 Sep 2018 at 08:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ae871c0-3804-47cb-8612-908ac5fb6b5d - 13 Sep 2018 at 08:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19681e99-ffa2-4398-87e5-cb66e3ad4f32 - 13 Sep 2018 at 08:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2638ebd4-6a7c-4095-a341-d71f41d5f3e5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ae871c0-3804-47cb-8612-908ac5fb6b5d 13th September 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19681e99-ffa2-4398-87e5-cb66e3ad4f32 13th September 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2638ebd4-6a7c-4095-a341-d71f41d5f3e5 13th September 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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