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title: "Step up to Social Work"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a69d"
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# Step up to Social Work

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a69d

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## Summary

The procurement process "Step up to Social Work" is being undertaken by Somerset Council, the lead authority, on behalf of several regional councils including South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon Borough, North Somerset, Bristol City, Devon County, Plymouth City, Torbay, and Cornwall Councils. The contract, valued at £477,097, seeks a Higher Education Provider for the Design and Delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme. Classified under the Adult and other education services industry category, this tender follows an open procedure procurement method. The tender stage is currently active, and the key deadline for submission of bids is 11 November 2024, with the contract period commencing on 1 April 2025 and ending on 31 March 2027. The location for the delivery of services is within the UKK region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for institutions specialising in higher education and social work training to expand their reach and partnership with multiple regional councils. Ideal candidates would be universities or colleges with a robust track record in postgraduate programme delivery, particularly in the field of social work. The focus on quality and social value in the award criteria ensures that bidders with a strong commitment to educational excellence and community impact will be well-suited to compete. Winning this contract could enhance institutional reputation and provide a stable funding stream, fostering further business growth and development in the education sector.

## Notice

For a Higher Education Provider to Design and Delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme (Step Up to Social Work). This Contract is being procured on behalf of the following organisations: * Somerset 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

For further information and access to the tender tender documents, please visit: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Please note, the contract value is an estimated value based on the initial contract period. The initial contract period is for 2 years, with the option to extend for a further Cohort (15 months)

Renewal: Option to extend for a further Cohort (15 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007249-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £477,097 |
| Lots value | £477,097 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £532,616 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET 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 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England), TLK23 Somerset CC |

## 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

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007249-2025
- 8 Oct 2024 at 08:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032169-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bathnes.gov.uk
- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
- http://www.devon.gov.uk
- http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/
- http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/
- http://www.somerset.gov.uk
- http://www.swindon.gov.uk/
- http://www.torbay.gov.uk/
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/
- https://www.southglos.gov.uk

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