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title: "012.25 Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work - AWARD"
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# 012.25 Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work - AWARD

Buyer: TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d358cdf2-a12a-4df9-b8fb-430478d358bb

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## Summary

The contracting process conducted by Telford and Wrekin Council, titled "Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work - AWARD," under the industry category of Education and Training Services, has been completed with the award stage. The council, located in Shropshire, sought a training provider to deliver this programme starting in 2026. The procurement followed a restricted procedure, highlighting a selective approach. The tender period concluded on 9 June 2025, with the contract scheduled to commence on 18 June 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2028. The awarded supplier is the University of Keele.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the higher education and training sectors, particularly those with a specialisation in professional development for social work. The contract's focus on delivering a prestigious postgraduate programme can enhance the supplier's portfolio and reputation in education services. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically targeted for this procurement, larger educational institutions with experience in curriculum delivery and capacity building for social work professionals would have been well-positioned to compete for this opportunity.

## Notice

To find a training provider to deliver Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work for start during 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3286f094-1925-44b3-94f8-5b45d93dc027 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| 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 | TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHROPSHIRE |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF3 4JA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Malinslee & Dawley Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Telford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF KEELE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2025 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3286f094-1925-44b3-94f8-5b45d93dc027

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3286f094-1925-44b3-94f8-5b45d93dc027
  17th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://telford.gov.uk

## Provenance

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