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title: "Embedding the Capabilities Statements and CPD Pathways for Social Workers for people with autism and people with learning disabilities"
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# Embedding the Capabilities Statements and CPD Pathways for Social Workers for people with autism and people with learning disabilities

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d72fc512-9844-4dad-ada7-a7849bd2ba0a

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking a qualified provider for the project titled "Embedding the Capabilities Statements and CPD Pathways for Social Workers for People with Autism and People with Learning Disabilities." The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having recently concluded the tender period on 30th September 2019. This project falls under the services industry category and has a total contract value of £54,276, with an effective contract period set to commence on 10th October 2019 and concluding on 31st March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in social work training and education, especially those that support continuous professional development and practical training in the fields of autism and learning disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that have expertise in social work provision or related fields would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on embedding best practices and innovative ideas reinforces the need for providers that can demonstrate experience in developing capabilities in social workers to better serve these vulnerable populations.

## Notice

DHSC wish to contract with an appropriately qualified provider that is respected by the social work profession, to embed the latest Capability Statements and CPD frameworks - for (a) social work with people with learning disabilities, and separately, for (b) autistic people. This contract will complete the initial work on Capability Statements and CPD Frameworks for social workers who wish to gain specialist knowledge of these areas of social work with adults. The Capability Statements set out the knowledge, skills and values that social workers need to work well with client group and their carers. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) pathway that sets out how front-line social workers can learn and develop, and be supported to acquire the capabilities set out in the CS. The CS will also be adopted by Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and training providers who educate and train new and qualified social workers. This new project will use these products (a) and (b) to further embed the previously developed best practice and innovative ideas. The work is essential to embedding the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 2007, Human Rights Act and other relevant legislation and providing the basis for continuous improvement for the social work profession. The work is part of the drive for continuous improvement of the social work profession and social work reform. The work is set out as a Departmental priority approved by Ministers in the 2019 Chief Social Workers Report and represents a continuing commitment to support people with learning disabilities and autistic people. Internally to DHSC, this project will be jointly funded by DHSC's Chief Social Worker and the Mental Health Division.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40a69b10-1068-45b6-964e-db0824d04777 |
| 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 | 11 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,726 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,276 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| 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 | BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2019 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40a69b10-1068-45b6-964e-db0824d04777
- 9 Sep 2019 at 14:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c10243de-ff1b-4323-bebe-2c9999021ff3
- 9 Sep 2019 at 12:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c10243de-ff1b-4323-bebe-2c9999021ff3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40a69b10-1068-45b6-964e-db0824d04777
  11th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c10243de-ff1b-4323-bebe-2c9999021ff3
  9th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://dh.bravosolution.co.uk
  E-Sourcing Platform
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc5d9aeb-7d92-489f-b523-c79f38077c18
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

## Provenance

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