--- title: "Social work fast-track entry programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e14c2138-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e14c2138-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e14c2138-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e14c2138-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Social work fast-track entry programme Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e14c2138-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e14c2138-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e14c2138-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is currently conducting a tender for a "Social work fast-track entry programme" aimed at enhancing the social work sector in England. This procurement falls under the services category related to social work and is in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 18 November 2015. The contract, initially scheduled to commence in early 2016 and run until March 2019, with a possible two-year extension, aims to train participants for a postgraduate social work qualification and an MA within two years. Interested suppliers should note that the first cohort will begin training in summer 2017, with specific arrangements for a Supplier Day on 27 October 2015 in Manchester. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses focused on educational and training services, particularly those specialised in social work training and development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as this initiative seeks to recruit and train over 1,100 qualified social workers across three cohorts. Businesses that can demonstrate a capacity to deliver high-quality training and meet the regulatory standards specified will be well-positioned to compete successfully for this contract. ## Notice The Department intends to procure a fast-track entry programme that recruits and provides participants with a two year regulator-approved training course, leading to a postgraduate social work qualification within 14 months and an MA within two years. The contract will run for three years initially with the option to extend for a further two years based on annual performance and value for money assessments. The contract will run from early 2016 to end March 2019 (in the first instance), with the first cohort of the programme starting training in summer 2017. It should produce at least 1,100 outstanding qualified social workers over three cohorts of participants. Funding for this programme is subject to the outcomes of the Spending Review 2015. A contract will only be issued once the available funding has been confirmed. The Department reserves the right to end the procurement process at any time. Additional information: Any supplier who wishes to book a place on the Supplier Day should email SW.FASTTRACKTENDER@education.gsi.gov.uk by 3pm Monday 26 October if possible to book a place. Start and end dates of the contract: Start early 2016 and end March 2019 with the option to extend for a further two years. The contract will cover the recruitment and training of three cohorts. We will be running supplier surgery sessions on Tuesday 27th October at Piccadilly Gate, Store Street, Manchester. Any potential providers who are interested in attending should request further information by sending an email to the Social Work Reform Unit SW.FASTTRACKTENDER@education.gsi.gov.uk by Monday 26th October. Funding for this programme is subject to the outcomes of the Spending Review 2015. A contract will only be issued once the available funding has been confirmed. The Department reserves the right to end the procurement process at any time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/841be1b4-87e9-41b9-907c-f24d24642089 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jan 2016 - 29 Mar 2019 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 2JF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/841be1b4-87e9-41b9-907c-f24d24642089 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/841be1b4-87e9-41b9-907c-f24d24642089 12th October 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3997ec3-5c59-4065-bcf2-7476a01d30db Question and Answer Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5dbc901d-cbce-48c5-8187-bd9fb8d34d73 Invitation to tender letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96cbd9d0-55e5-4922-8cfc-2c4435e50ba5 Supplier day Q and A log ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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