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title: "Social Worker Integrated Degree"
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# Social Worker Integrated Degree

Buyer: KIRKLEES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2f0e9bd-0bf5-40f1-a848-ff508a24dac8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Social Worker Integrated Degree" was undertaken by Kirklees Council, located in Huddersfield, England. This contract falls under the Education and Training Services category, with a CPV classification of 80000000. The procurement stage is complete with the award being published on 25th June 2026. The contracting process, which had a tender end date on 30th January 2026, commenced on 2nd February 2026 and will run until 31st January 2029. The method used was selective procurement, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, allocated a total value of £72,000. The delivery of services will be concentrated in Yorkshire and the Humber.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with experience in delivering apprenticeship programmes. Companies like SMEs and those involved in VCSE can greatly benefit from this type of procurement due to its strategic focus within the region. The awarded supplier, The Open University, highlights the precedence for well-established educational institutions with a capacity to manage specialised degree programmes within the framework agreements set by local councils. Engaging with this type of tender could lead to growth by aligning educational expertise with public service needs, fostering partnerships with local authorities.

## Notice

1086 Apprenticeships and Associated Training Framework Delivery of 3 x Social Worker PGDip This Contract shall commence on: 2nd February 2026 and is due to expire on: 31st January 2029 or such later date to enable an Apprentice to conclude their Apprenticeship following a change in circumstances or a Break in Learning

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac18221a-9b4a-4a22-943d-388091df3db2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,000 |
| 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 | KIRKLEES COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 6NT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Dalton |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac18221a-9b4a-4a22-943d-388091df3db2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac18221a-9b4a-4a22-943d-388091df3db2
  25th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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