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title: "Delivery of a Post-Graduate Diploma for Step Up to Social Work Cohort 7"
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# Delivery of a Post-Graduate Diploma for Step Up to Social Work Cohort 7

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f96222ea-ebb4-4e9e-bfae-8e6906b96dfe

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Sheffield City Council involves the delivery of a Post-Graduate Diploma for the Step Up to Social Work Cohort 7. This initiative falls under the education services category, specifically within higher education services, and is located in Sheffield, England. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 27 November 2020. Following the award on 27 January 2021, the contract began on 1 January 2021 and will conclude on 31 March 2023, with a total contract value of £508,750. This project is part of a Department for Education funded programme designed for graduates seeking to obtain a Post-Graduate Diploma in Social Work.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in higher education and adult education services. Competitors keen on delivering educational programmes, placements, or related services will find this a suitable opportunity to engage with Sheffield City Council and the various regional partners involved. Companies with expertise in social work education or professional training can leverage this tender to extend their reach and grow their business within the public sector education framework.

## Notice

Step Up to Social Work is a Department for Education funded programme for graduates who meet the entry requirements to undertake studies and placement to achieve a Post-Graduate Diploma in Social Work or equivalent. Sheffield City Council acts as the Lead Agency for the Yorkshire and Humberside Regional Partnership, which is made up of Sheffield City Council (lead authority), Barnsley MBC, Calderdale Council, Doncaster Children Services Trust, East Riding Council, Hull City Council, North Lincolnshire Council, North East Lincolnshire, Rotherham MBC, and City of York Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7a2634a-8786-46a0-84d5-d81e4301cf91 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £665,019 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £508,750 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 4PL |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MANCHESTER MET UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2021 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7a2634a-8786-46a0-84d5-d81e4301cf91
- 27 Oct 2020 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ef7f44a-28d6-434b-bb94-e97fc9bd2930

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7a2634a-8786-46a0-84d5-d81e4301cf91
  27th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ef7f44a-28d6-434b-bb94-e97fc9bd2930
  27th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a60b9b6f-5618-eb11-8105-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/

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