--- title: "The Provision of Sandwell Children's Trust Social Work Degree (Academic Delivery)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5240b669-3e0f-492a-93e3-0a9c3de9e9ca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5240b669-3e0f-492a-93e3-0a9c3de9e9ca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5240b669-3e0f-492a-93e3-0a9c3de9e9ca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5240b669-3e0f-492a-93e3-0a9c3de9e9ca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-12" --- # The Provision of Sandwell Children's Trust Social Work Degree (Academic Delivery) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5240b669-3e0f-492a-93e3-0a9c3de9e9ca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5240b669-3e0f-492a-93e3-0a9c3de9e9ca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5240b669-3e0f-492a-93e3-0a9c3de9e9ca.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the Tender stage of the procurement process for the "Provision of Sandwell Children's Trust Social Work Degree (Academic Delivery)". This initiative falls under the Education and Training Services category and is based in Oldbury, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender, initiated on 12th November 2021, has a closing date for submissions of 10th December 2021, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2022, lasting until 31st August 2025. The procurement will be conducted using an open procedure, with an estimated value of £69,000 for the services required, leveraging the Apprenticeship Levy to fund the programme. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services and training, particularly those with expertise in delivering social work qualifications or apprenticeship programmes. Companies that focus on higher education services or have experience in vocational training for the social services sector will find this procurement particularly suitable. Engaging in this contract can lead to fruitful partnerships and contribute to the professional development of aspiring social workers within the Sandwell area, thereby enhancing the potential for business growth in this sector. ## Notice The Trust have a requirement for a robust Social Work Degree Apprenticeship Programme which is founded in our Career Progression Framework and on sound business principles and practices. The Trust currently supports Routes into Social work as part of career progression and Social Work Apprenticeship Scheme is a viable addition to this initiative. The utilisation of the Apprenticeship Levy will provide an opportunity to fund the Social Work Degree Apprenticeship Programme to upskill our unqualified employees enabling them to fulfil their career ambition to become social workers. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the Quotation document or other related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Quotation, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810 Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the Quotation document or other related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Quotation, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24029288-4ad2-41af-8224-aa1d589572aa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £69,000 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80300000 - Higher education services ## Release History - 12 Nov 2021 at 11:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24029288-4ad2-41af-8224-aa1d589572aa - 12 Nov 2021 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24029288-4ad2-41af-8224-aa1d589572aa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24029288-4ad2-41af-8224-aa1d589572aa 12th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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