--- title: "Commission for research into approved mental health professionals (AMHPs) and best interest assessors (BIAs)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-91b5a6d7-dcce-4bc2-afca-aa5173ea9a25" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-91b5a6d7-dcce-4bc2-afca-aa5173ea9a25" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91b5a6d7-dcce-4bc2-afca-aa5173ea9a25.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91b5a6d7-dcce-4bc2-afca-aa5173ea9a25.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND" published: "2021-01-28" --- # Commission for research into approved mental health professionals (AMHPs) and best interest assessors (BIAs) Buyer: SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91b5a6d7-dcce-4bc2-afca-aa5173ea9a25 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-91b5a6d7-dcce-4bc2-afca-aa5173ea9a25) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91b5a6d7-dcce-4bc2-afca-aa5173ea9a25.json) ## Summary The procurement process by Social Work England involves commissioning research into the experiences of Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) and Best Interest Assessors (BIAs). This open procedure tender, identified as Social Work England 00340, had a tender period that ended on 4th December 2020, with the contract period commencing on 1st January 2021 and concluding on 16th April 2021. The research services are classified under the CPV code 73110000, and the primary location for the delivery of services is Sheffield, England. The contract was awarded to the University of Central Lancashire on 22nd December 2020, amounting to £27,733. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand their involvement in the research and social services sectors. Companies specialising in social science research, mental health studies, or related fields would be particularly well-suited to compete, especially as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply. Businesses can leverage their expertise in social work research to contribute to the regulatory efforts aimed at improving services for users, ultimately fostering growth in this critical area. ## 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. As an organisation 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. The objective of this procurement is to undertake a study into the experiences of AMHPs and BIAs and those who have experience of their services (people with lived experience). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d7c964f-0ffd-4662-882c-0f78382e5344 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Dec 2020 | | Contract period | 5 Jan 2021 - 16 Apr 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £27,733 | | 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 | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 28 Jan 2021 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d7c964f-0ffd-4662-882c-0f78382e5344 - 25 Nov 2020 at 10:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18c23936-e622-4924-9e53-e355b6b06f18 - 10 Nov 2020 at 10:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18c23936-e622-4924-9e53-e355b6b06f18 - 10 Nov 2020 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18c23936-e622-4924-9e53-e355b6b06f18 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d7c964f-0ffd-4662-882c-0f78382e5344 28th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18c23936-e622-4924-9e53-e355b6b06f18 25th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ab58449-c40b-4761-84f9-222e6b9a4644 Invitation to Tender (ITT) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df506b05-1ad0-4496-b491-c362ff30a287 Social Work England - Terms and Conditions of Service - Template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d63a3110-25ea-46ab-abf8-2026fe0fdc38 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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