--- title: "Commission for research into themes within Fitness to Practise concerns raised by members of the public" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-73e273e3-ff0b-461d-8b03-40d29a609c94" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-73e273e3-ff0b-461d-8b03-40d29a609c94" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73e273e3-ff0b-461d-8b03-40d29a609c94.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73e273e3-ff0b-461d-8b03-40d29a609c94.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND" published: "2021-08-02" --- # Commission for research into themes within Fitness to Practise concerns raised by members of the public Buyer: SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73e273e3-ff0b-461d-8b03-40d29a609c94 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-73e273e3-ff0b-461d-8b03-40d29a609c94) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73e273e3-ff0b-461d-8b03-40d29a609c94.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Social Work England, which is located at 1 North Bank, Sheffield, England, and is responsible for the regulation of social workers in England. The title of the procurement is "Commission for research into themes within Fitness to Practise concerns raised by members of the public." This tender falls under the services category and specifically seeks research services, with a procurement method of limited competitive quotation. The tender period has a deadline for submission on 29th July 2021, while the anticipated contract period spans from 7th September 2021 to 7th January 2022. This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) in the research sector, particularly those with experience in social work and related fields, to contribute to an important initiative aimed at enhancing the efficacy of social work regulation. Businesses that can provide insightful analysis into fitness to practise cases and have capabilities in equality, diversity, and inclusion are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Participating could not only enhance their credentials but also open doors to future governmental projects in social work and public services. ## Notice Every day, social workers support millions of people to improve their chances in life. Social Work England is a specialist body taking a new approach to regulating social workers in their vital roles. We believe in the power of collaboration and share a common goal with those we regulate - to protect the public, enable positive change and ultimately improve people's lives. Social Work England was established under The Children and Social Work Act 2017 to be a new single-profession regulator for social workers in England. We are a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB), operating at arm's length from Government. We became the regulator on 2nd December 2019. We are committed to learning about social work and to gathering data and intelligence about the profession and people's experiences. We want to make a unique contribution to the evolution of regulation, inform our work as the new specialist regulator and provide a detailed picture of social work in England. Research forms a key aspect of this goal. This research in particular will help us to make informed decisions about how we support people through our concerns process and manage our concerns effectively. The objective of this research is to undertake a study into a selection of our fitness to practise cases to identify any themes relating to concerns raised by members of the public. A further objective is to highlight any data relating to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). Research was recently carried out on behalf of Social Work England, to conduct and study on perceptions of social work in England. It is expected that the successful applicant will use this opportunity to expand on the findings/outcomes of the previous research. Potential Providers are invited to an online 'drop-in' session with Social Work England on Tuesday 20th July 2021 3-4pm. Potential Providers wishing to attend the 'drop-in' session should email - commercial.team@socialworkengland.org.uk, no later than 5pm on Monday 19th July. Potential Providers may have up to three (3) participants attend the drop-in session. When emailing to request a place at the drop-in session, Potential Providers must provide the names and email addresses of the individuals that wish to attend. A link for a Microsoft Teams meeting will be provided on the morning of 20th July. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33705531-de3b-4f7e-8448-239c58a3ca70 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Sep 2021 - 7 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S3 8JY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 2 Aug 2021 at 08:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33705531-de3b-4f7e-8448-239c58a3ca70 - 28 Jul 2021 at 14:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33705531-de3b-4f7e-8448-239c58a3ca70 - 22 Jul 2021 at 16:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33705531-de3b-4f7e-8448-239c58a3ca70 - 22 Jul 2021 at 09:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33705531-de3b-4f7e-8448-239c58a3ca70 - 21 Jul 2021 at 18:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33705531-de3b-4f7e-8448-239c58a3ca70 - 20 Jul 2021 at 15:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33705531-de3b-4f7e-8448-239c58a3ca70 - 13 Jul 2021 at 08:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33705531-de3b-4f7e-8448-239c58a3ca70 - 12 Jul 2021 at 10:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33705531-de3b-4f7e-8448-239c58a3ca70 - 12 Jul 2021 at 10:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33705531-de3b-4f7e-8448-239c58a3ca70 - 5 Jul 2021 at 06:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33705531-de3b-4f7e-8448-239c58a3ca70 - 2 Jul 2021 at 14:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33705531-de3b-4f7e-8448-239c58a3ca70 - 2 Jul 2021 at 12:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33705531-de3b-4f7e-8448-239c58a3ca70 - 2 Jul 2021 at 09:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33705531-de3b-4f7e-8448-239c58a3ca70 - 2 Jul 2021 at 09:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33705531-de3b-4f7e-8448-239c58a3ca70 - 2 Jul 2021 at 08:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33705531-de3b-4f7e-8448-239c58a3ca70 - 1 Jul 2021 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33705531-de3b-4f7e-8448-239c58a3ca70 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33705531-de3b-4f7e-8448-239c58a3ca70 2nd August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c3cf38a-c0fc-4b09-b21e-60a5ae3b5904 Invitation to Tender (ITT) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d87e3a4-4164-47e3-ae09-bc0aae5ff86d Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7cc7d07-310d-400f-8753-5ac701acda30 Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7fbb914-17cd-4fb7-8315-0c5b4e2ab1f1 Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8c80833-6f66-432a-81f2-dc46d8bf0801 Invitation To Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e479c1e-350e-413f-a6d3-ee5a97260ab5 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d75cc545-ea53-4e26-9bec-6c7b4b198dd7 Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca7ff17b-7d79-4880-a43b-af4a900ef706 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4863791-eb88-4dd0-9bd8-76c285faa7ff Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2bbd0a1-18f3-4ead-abee-b57075d805f5 Invitation To Tender ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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