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title: "Level 6 Social Worker (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship - AWARD"
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# Level 6 Social Worker (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship - AWARD

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d97fa90-8986-45da-9749-6aeb999b514a

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## Summary

Milton Keynes City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Level 6 Social Worker (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship - AWARD," aimed at delivering education and training services under the CPV code 80000000. The contract has been awarded to the University of Bedfordshire, and the procurement utilised an open procedure. The delivery location is primarily in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically Milton Keynes, with the contract running from 1st May 2025 to 31st August 2031. The award was finalised on 23rd April 2025, with the value of the contract set at £360,000. Key deadlines included the tender submission deadline of 20th March 2025, with the announcement made on 11th July 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the education and training sector, specifically those capable of delivering integrated degree apprenticeships. It is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the inclusive procurement approach. Organisations with expertise in adult education and the capability to operate in the South East of England are well-positioned to benefit from such public sector contracts. Engaging in this tender process can offer substantial business growth prospects for companies looking to establish or expand their presence within the public procurement market.

## Notice

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Level 6 Social Workers (Integrated Degree) (ST0510) . Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Suppliers will be notified by email, and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for this tender. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12 Noon 20th March 2025. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website. Please do not engage with any persons in the Council via email or phone regarding this tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96ba8b91-ea0e-4f61-9a44-e0d32a26d960 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2025 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96ba8b91-ea0e-4f61-9a44-e0d32a26d960

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96ba8b91-ea0e-4f61-9a44-e0d32a26d960
  11th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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