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title: "To provide practice educators for UEA Social Work apprenticeship students on placement"
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# To provide practice educators for UEA Social Work apprenticeship students on placement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c48ead8f-a97e-4e07-916b-efd0514b6b8f

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has completed a procurement process to secure practice educators for their Social Work apprenticeship students on placement. The project falls within the industry category of medical education services, with additional emphasis on social work services without accommodation. The contract specifically targets services located in Norwich, England, with the procurement stage now marked as complete following the award. The procurement method implemented was a direct single tender action, below the threshold, with the contract period set from 13 January 2025 to 30 June 2025. Norfolk County Council has been awarded the contract, which was formally published on 20 August 2025.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in educational support services, specifically those skilled in providing social work education and training. Organisations with expertise in delivering educational services to apprentice social workers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would find this contract particularly appealing and appropriately suited. By engaging with such procurement processes, businesses can strengthen their portfolio in the educational services sector and amplify their regional presence in East Anglia.

## Notice

The University of East Anglia requires trained practice educators to assist with Social care apprenticeship students. These practise educators work closely with students - the placements range between 80-100 days, and there are roughly 70 students undertaking the apprenticeship. A single action tender has been undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/610898ed-6b98-4bdd-b482-5609bdae3ef2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80320000 - Medical education services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 11:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/610898ed-6b98-4bdd-b482-5609bdae3ef2
- 20 Aug 2025 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/610898ed-6b98-4bdd-b482-5609bdae3ef2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/610898ed-6b98-4bdd-b482-5609bdae3ef2
  20th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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