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title: "STEP UP TO SOCIAL WORK"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b4db"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEEDS CITY COUNCIL - PACS"
published: "2023-03-21"
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# STEP UP TO SOCIAL WORK

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL - PACS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b4db

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "STEP UP TO SOCIAL WORK" was awarded to the University of Salford by Leeds City Council - PACS. This contract falls under the services category, specifically higher education services, and is located in Salford. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract value is £370,000, and it was signed on 15th March 2023, following a 10-day standstill period prior to award.

This tender for the Step Up to Social Work programme presents an opportunity for higher education institutions and organisations providing social work training services. Businesses with expertise in delivering postgraduate diploma programmes and working in regional partnerships with local authorities may find this tender well-suited for growth opportunities. The contract's focus on an accelerated entry route into social work for graduates and career changers aligns with the mission of suitable businesses looking to contribute to the social work sector.

## Notice

The Step Up to Social Work programme provides an accelerated entry route into social work for high-achieving graduates and career changers. It is delivered through the development of a bespoke work-based 14 month postgraduate diploma programme, led by groups of local authorities working in regional partnerships and contracting with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The delivery of the Step Up to Social Work post graduate social work degree for 37 students across six local authorities.

### Procurement Information

Confirmation of DfE funding was not received until 15th December 2022 which meant the timescales to subject this contract to tender were insufficient. The University of Salford has successfully delivered the Step Up to Social Work course for 5 cohorts and have the staff and resources in place to continue to meet all the requirements of the contract. It would not be feasible for another organisation to organise itself into a similar arrangement and deliver the services within the time constraints. The contract is to be awarded in reliance on Public Procurement Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) - Negotiated Procedure without prior publication - of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008223-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £370,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL - PACS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2023 at 16:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008223-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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