---
title: "Step up to social work training programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04efd4"
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# Step up to social work training programme

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04efd4

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Step Up to Social Work Training Programme" was conducted by Leeds City Council, targeting the education and training services sector. The Council, which serves as a sub-central government public authority, sought a training provider to deliver an accelerated 14-month postgraduate diploma programme in social work. The procurement was executed using an open procedure, with the final award contract signed on 14th August 2025. The programme’s training venue is situated in Leeds, falling within industry classifications for higher and education services. The contract is active from 14th August 2025 and extends until at least 31st March 2027, with the possibility of a six-month extension.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in higher education services, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke postgraduate training programmes. It offers potential for long-term engagement, given the renewal possibility and the value of the contract, which grossed £420,000. Large-scale service providers, including those with experience in regional partnerships with local authorities and educational institutions, would be well-placed to compete effectively in this market. With a focus on high achievers and career changers, organisations that can offer innovative and tailored educational experiences will find this an ideal opportunity for business growth and sectoral impact.

## 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 HEIs. Leeds City Council's tender opportunity was to contract with a training provider of the programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 6 months extension

Renewal: 6 months extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056369-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | £421,000 |
| Contracts value | £350,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2025 at 16:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056369-2025
- 4 Jun 2025 at 11:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029858-2025
- 20 Mar 2025 at 15:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010456-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056369-2025
  12th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029858-2025
  4th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010456-2025
  20th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leeds.gov.uk
- http://www.salford.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER

## Provenance

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