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title: "DHSC:ASC:Workforce Reform - Qualifications Design Project"
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# DHSC:ASC:Workforce Reform - Qualifications Design Project

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a34dfd0e-bede-449a-a3b2-550605baee68

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded the contract for the 'DHSC:ASC:Workforce Reform - Qualifications Design Project'. The procurement process was initiated through a selective method, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract valued at £214,384 is for specialist training services and personal development training services. The contract period is from 31st March 2023 to 31st August 2023, with the tender period ending on 24th February 2023, based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender by the Department of Health and Social Care presents business growth opportunities, particularly for companies in the training and development industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses specialising in workforce training and digital skills development may find this opportunity particularly relevant to their expertise.

## Notice

Service to develop framework specifications for the following qualifications: Care Certificate qualification - based on existing 15 standards at Level 2 Digital Skills - a new Level 5 leadership award based on the Digital Skills Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/815e5ac9-00ca-4928-8fe5-2a5cfa0b6e67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £214,384 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £214,384 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKILLS FOR CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2023 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/815e5ac9-00ca-4928-8fe5-2a5cfa0b6e67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/815e5ac9-00ca-4928-8fe5-2a5cfa0b6e67
  30th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/851a5d1f-c3d1-47f4-b92c-7835854368e8
  Qual Design_Sepcification Schedule 20_OSC
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24517080-dde4-4cac-8d80-bf713b38b1a3
  202310_C151697_Qual Design Draft Order Form_OSC Redact

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