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title: "GB-Chelmsford: Essex Social Care Academy PEPS Post Graduate Module in Social Work"
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# GB-Chelmsford: Essex Social Care Academy PEPS Post Graduate Module in Social Work

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e66a77b-51a9-49ed-9de9-34efc39b69f6

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## Summary

The Essex County Council is seeking to procure services through the tender titled "GB-Chelmsford: Essex Social Care Academy PEPS Post Graduate Module in Social Work." The aim of this contract is to enhance the skills of experienced Social Work Practitioners supporting Social Work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers. The procurement falls under the "Higher education services" category and is set to occur in Chelmsford, Essex. The tender period concluded on 5th July 2019, with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2019 and lasting until 31st August 2022. The contractual value is set at £400,000 and was awarded via an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for training providers and educational institutions, particularly those focusing on social work and professional development programmes. The need for experienced providers who can deliver innovative, dynamic training methods is crucial, making this ideal for businesses skilled in higher education services. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) may find the framework of two Lots specifically tailored for 60 and 30 credits advantageous, providing a competitive landscape for those looking to expand their service offerings in the social care sector.

## Notice

The aim of this provision is to provide experienced Social Work Practitioners with the skills required to coach, mentor, supervise and assess social work students, Newly Qualified Social Workers and mentor Social Workers engaged in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities. It should provide pathways to support Practice Educators to achieve level 2 Practice Education Professional Standards (PEPS). The programme should be available for delivery from autumn 2019 and will consist of a minimum of 20 delegates per cohort. The overall number of days, of the programme, will be determined by the successful HE provider. Any programme should be linked to Masters Credits and will be gained through a provision of blended learning, gained knowledge and illustrated through written evidence of learning against the learning outcomes and domains of PEPS2, however we are open to suggestions as to how this is achieved. We expect a variety of training resources, dynamic delivery, contemporary methodologies and innovation to be adopted to ensure the learning needs of all attendees are met. The use of Subject Matter Experts is encouraged. Each session will be for a minimum of 20 delegates and is to be delivered at a location in Chelmsford, Essex. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.This exercise will create a framework of two Lots; Lot 1 - Courses for 60 Credits Lot 2 - Courses for 30 Credits The Authority will not accept bids from a single provider for both Lots. Lot 2 - No awards made

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a635c9b-5a12-4dd7-8ec9-9303b19bfb40 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2019 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a635c9b-5a12-4dd7-8ec9-9303b19bfb40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a635c9b-5a12-4dd7-8ec9-9303b19bfb40
  24th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=416427666
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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