---
title: "Apprenticeships - Social Worker Integrated Degree Level 6"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a156"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-24"
---

# Apprenticeships - Social Worker Integrated Degree Level 6

Buyer: SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a156

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, focuses on the provision of "Apprenticeships - Social Worker Integrated Degree Level 6". This contract is part of the services category, specifically targeting education and training as well as health and social work services. Located in the United Kingdom, the process falls under a limited procurement method due to being below the threshold with limited competition. The procurement has been completed, with the contract commencing on 21 August 2025 and concluding by 31 March 2029. The contract was directly awarded through the YPO Apprenticeship & Associated Framework 1086, reflecting a predefined framework agreement without reopening competition. The total gross contract value is £57,600, with a net amount of £48,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational and social services to expand their work with local government entities. Small and medium enterprises specialising in social work education, particularly those with experience in degree-level apprenticeships, would find this contract rewarding and fitting. As it doesn't involve reopening competition, the procurement favours established suppliers with existing frameworks, offering the University of Chester as the successful supplier, indicative of the suitability for educational institutions experienced in higher education services.

## Notice

Apprenticeships - Social Worker Integrated Degree Level 6 Direct Award conducted via YPO Apprenticeship & Associated Framework 1086

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059364-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## 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

- 24 Sep 2025 at 14:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059364-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059364-2025
  24th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://sefton.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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