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title: "Contract for psychometric services to support development of the national assessment and accreditation system for child and family social workers"
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# Contract for psychometric services to support development of the national assessment and accreditation system for child and family social workers

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ecdf5ffd-77ae-478d-8290-737ebd07ecff

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking psychometric services to aid in the development of the National Assessment and Accreditation System (NAAS) for child and family social workers. This contract, titled "Contract for psychometric services to support development of the national assessment and accreditation system for child and family social workers," has been awarded through a direct procurement method, with a total value of £42,800. The award was made on 3rd July 2017, and the contract period is from 10th July 2017 to 31st December 2017. The initiative falls under the health and social work services industry category and is pertinent to various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories worldwide.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in psychometric consultancy and those involved in the social work services sector. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in standard-setting methodology and psychometric analysis will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, allowing them to expand their service offerings while contributing to the enhancement of national standards for child and family social workers.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to commission expert advice and recommendations on the standard-setting methodology and approach that the Department should consider adopting to set the pass marks for the National Assessment and Accreditation System (NAAS) for child and family social workers. The Department's aim is to use a standard-setting process that is rigorous and meets recognised international best practice standards. This contract is designed to achieve this by securing high-quality expert advice and recommendations on the way forward through a collaborative partnership between the Department and Contractor. The contract also includes provision for additional, periodic, psychometric consultancy support and advice in relation to other technical matters arising in relation to the NAAS and its assessment processes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e116d0c-bb86-43fd-88dc-1dcc8a1474cb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,800 |
| 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 FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW1 P3B |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACS VENTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2018 at 15:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e116d0c-bb86-43fd-88dc-1dcc8a1474cb
- 31 Jul 2017 at 19:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e116d0c-bb86-43fd-88dc-1dcc8a1474cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e116d0c-bb86-43fd-88dc-1dcc8a1474cb
  10th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27576022-08ff-4a52-a40b-c904ae65b4a6
  Contract

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