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title: "Social Work Degree"
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# Social Work Degree

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f987d621-4903-41d7-ac72-9ddb29c22f4b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Torbay Council, which has awarded a contract for the provision of a Social Work Degree through the Open University, aimed at supporting graduates in applying for social worker registration. The contract falls within the education and training services and health and social work services categories, with a total value of £54,216. The award date is 15th March 2020, and the contract period spans from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2023. This tender was initiated as a request to waive standard contract procedures.

This opportunity can facilitate business growth for educational institutions and training providers specialising in social work and related fields. Businesses that focus on distance learning or professional training, particularly those offering accredited social work courses, would be well-equipped to compete in future tenders. Engaging in such contracts is essential for those seeking to expand their service offerings in the education and health sectors.

## Notice

Provision of the Qualifying Social Work Degree through the Open University approved degree by distance learning - a legal requirement in order for the graduate then to be able to apply for social worker registration and be employed as a social worker.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/826b87c9-99be-4b05-b5a6-1f8a5af87dd8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Request to Waive Contract Procedures and Financial Regulations |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,216 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,216 |
| 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2021 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/826b87c9-99be-4b05-b5a6-1f8a5af87dd8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/826b87c9-99be-4b05-b5a6-1f8a5af87dd8
  21st July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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