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title: "For the Design and Delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme (Step Up to Social Work)"
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# For the Design and Delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme (Step Up to Social Work)

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ce28

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Somerset County Council and its collaborative partners including Bath and North East Somerset Council and Bristol City Council, concerns the design and delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme, titled "Step Up to Social Work." This programme is classified under adult and other education services and aimed at providing essential training for future social workers. The contract was awarded on 9th March 2021, with a total contract value of £609,060. The tender utilized an open procurement method and is now at the award stage as of July 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for educational institutions, particularly those specialising in higher education and vocational training services. Businesses that can provide tailored educational programs in social work and possess the capability to meet the rigorous quality standards set by the procurement authorities are well-positioned to compete. The initiative supports the continuing development of social work education in the South West region, thereby fostering growth and enhancing services to local authorities involved in the project.

## Notice

'Step Up to Social Work' is a DfE funded initiative with 6 previous national cohorts of students having been taken through the programme at Masters level. Cohort 7, due to commence in January 2022 will be the fourth cohort to be made available in the South West region, delivering at Post Graduate Diploma level. However, we anticipate that successful Higher Education Institution(s) (HEI(s)) will offer a self-funding pathway through to a full MA, should students wish to progress. This Contract is being procured on behalf of the following organisations. * Somerset County Council (lead authority) * South Gloucestershire Council * Bath and North East Somerset Council * Swindon Borough Council * North Somerset Council * Bristol City Council * Devon County Council * Plymouth City Council * Torbay Council * Cornwall Council

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In summary, the overall programme will cover and be mapped to the following; * The bespoke programme should provide the necessary academic, taught and practice based social work education to practise as a Social Work England registered Social Worker at a minimum of Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) level. * The programme will give the students access to the academic input, practice-based skills and experiences, values and capabilities at threshold standards of professional practice, as a minimum. The programme will prepare students to successfully achieve and claim their qualification, and to apply for Social Work England (or successor regulatory body) registration. * The knowledge and skills for child and family social work:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018106-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £609,060 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL; BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL; CORNWALL COUNCIL; DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL; NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL; PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL; SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL; SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL; TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2021 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018106-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk
- https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:467876-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/
- https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/
- https://www.devon.gov.uk/
- https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/
- https://www.southglos.gov.uk/
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
- https://www.swindon.gov.uk/
- https://www.torbay.gov.uk/

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