--- title: "THE DELIVERY FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION SYSTEM FOR CHILD AND FAMILY SOCIAL WORKERS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5965f26c-d564-4f4c-b403-3bb4d579a11a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5965f26c-d564-4f4c-b403-3bb4d579a11a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5965f26c-d564-4f4c-b403-3bb4d579a11a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5965f26c-d564-4f4c-b403-3bb4d579a11a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2018-01-10" --- # THE DELIVERY FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION SYSTEM FOR CHILD AND FAMILY SOCIAL WORKERS Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5965f26c-d564-4f4c-b403-3bb4d579a11a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5965f26c-d564-4f4c-b403-3bb4d579a11a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5965f26c-d564-4f4c-b403-3bb4d579a11a.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is currently undertaking a procurement process for "THE DELIVERY FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION SYSTEM FOR CHILD AND FAMILY SOCIAL WORKERS." This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and is located in England. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a tender period that ended on 13 October 2017, while the contract itself is set to run from 8 January 2018 to 7 January 2020. The contract's estimated total value is up to £3.5 million and follows an open procurement method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in service provision, particularly those specialising in health and social work services. Suitable contenders may include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) that have capabilities in developing assessment frameworks and training systems for social workers. Companies with experience in agile project management could also find this contract aligned with their offerings, providing a pathway to expand their public sector portfolio and contribute to social worker development in England. ## Notice See 'Attachments' for full description. The contract will seek contractor(s) to set up an operational system for the assessment and accreditation of child and family social workers in England. They will need to create a clear framework and delivery structure to ensure assessment rollout for approximately 1,200-2,300 social workers between Jan 2018 - Jan 2020. A range of elements will need to be delivered including, but not limited to: Assessment centres within the local areas Recruitment and training of assessors and observers Recruitment and training of actors for simulated observation Preparing and expanding a pre-existing digital platform to be ready for roll out. Design and implement a system for result feedback to employers and individuals including a database for securely storing results Design and implementation of a system for dealing with retakes, concerns, queries and appeals Work alongside an independent researcher partner and the DfE to understand and action change requirements where required over the contract period. Additional information: Estimated total value: The award for this contract is up to PS3.5 million (Inc. VAT). The total award amount will be reliant on final throughput of expected social worker numbers. To procure a contractor to meet agreed milestones within a contracted period. We will be using Agile contracting approaches within this contract. Duration of the contract: We expect the delivery contract to begin in January 2018 and run until January 2020. However, we will allow, through the agile contracting process, additional contract length to be available to complete all the expected milestones if required. A copy of the tender document can be obtained by formally emailing a request to NAAS.DELIVERYTENDER@education.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/636564e7-152a-4d04-bf64-cdc2fd82b628 | | 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 | 10 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jan 2018 - 7 Jan 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 10 Jan 2018 at 10:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/636564e7-152a-4d04-bf64-cdc2fd82b628 - 4 Aug 2017 at 06:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/636564e7-152a-4d04-bf64-cdc2fd82b628 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/636564e7-152a-4d04-bf64-cdc2fd82b628 10th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/500c318d-f8ea-4ad6-9e68-a6ce1299ba22 Full description and further information ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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