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title: "WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT QUALIFICATIONS FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000574307"
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buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
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# WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT QUALIFICATIONS FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000574307

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## Summary

Fife Council is undertaking a procurement process for "Workforce Development Qualifications for Health and Social Care" within the education and social services sectors. The procurement is in the active stage, with bids currently being sought until the deadline of 4 April 2019. This open procedure allows various suppliers to submit their proposals electronically. The contract encompasses multiple training modules, aimed at improving qualifications for health and social care staff, and is set to deliver services across multiple locations in Fife, Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training and educational services, particularly those focused on health and social care qualifications. Suppliers with experience in delivering accredited training, such as SVQs, HNC courses, and management qualifications, would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Given the active nature of this procurement, businesses that can demonstrate a robust delivery framework and a commitment to enhancing workforce skills will be advantageous in securing a contract.

## Notice

This Contract is to provide relevant training and qualifications to Health and Social Care Staff including Social Work under a framework agreement. This is to ensure registration of care staff across all of the Fife Council services that require this in order to carry out their services on behalf of the Council. This includes such services as Criminal Justice Services, Care at Home, Older Peoples Services, Adult Resources, Residential Childcare, Fieldwork Adults, and Adult Day Services (19-65). .

### Lot Information

60 credit or above Management course (relevant to Health and Social Care)

Fife Council is looking for suppliers who can deliver 60 credit or above Management course (relevant to Health and Social Care) for an approx of 10 candidates.

Renewal: Option of an extension to the contract period of up to 12 months

SVQ Social Services, Healthcare, Children & Young

Fife Council is looking for providers who are able to deliver the following qualifications: SVQ 4 Social Services & Healthcare (SCQF 9) for an approx of 10 candidates SVQ 2 Social Services & Healthcare (SCQF 6) for an approx of 150 candidates. SVQ 3 Social Services & Healthcare (SCQF 7) for an approx of 30 candidates. SVQ 3 Social Services Children and Young (SCQF 7)for an approx of 15 candidates. SVQ 4 Social Services Children and Young (SCQF 9).for an approx of 10 candidates.

Renewal: Up to 12 months

HNC Social Services

Fife Council is looking for providers who can deliver HNC Social Services Qualification for an approx of 20 candidates.

Renewal: Up to 12 months

Post Graduate Certificate dementia

Fife Council is looking for providers who can deliver Post Graduate Certificate dementia Qualification for an approx number of 15 candidates.

Renewal: Up to 12 months

30 credit dementia course

Fife Council is looking for providers who are able to provide 30 credit dementia course for an approx of 25 candidates.

Renewal: Up to 12 months

Diploma of Higher Education in Social Care

Fife Council is looking for providers who are able to provide Diploma of Higher Education in Social Care Qualification for an approx of 10 candidates.

Renewal: Up to 12 months

60 credit level 2 module course relevant to Social Work Practice with Children and Young People

Fife Council is looking for providers who are able to deliver 60 credit level 2 module course relevant to Social Work Practice with Children and Young People for an approx of 10 candidates.

Renewal: Up to 12 months

60 credit level 2 module course Mental Health Perspectives

Fife Council is looking for providers who are able to deliver 60 credit level 2 module course Mental Health Perspectives for an approx of 10 candidates.

Renewal: Up to 12 months

Post Graduate Certificate in Supervision, Management

Fife Council is looking for providers who are able to provide Post Graduate Certificate in Supervision, Management for an approx of 20 candidates.

Renewal: Up to 12

Post Graduate Certificate in Adult & Child Protection

Fife Council is looking for providers who are able to provide: Post Graduate Certificate in Adult Protection for 12 candidates Post Graduate Certificate in Child Protection for 30 candidates.

Renewal: Up to 12 months

60 credit level 1 module course relevant to Social Work Practice (in particular at Foundation Level)

Fife Council is looking for providers who are able to provide 60 credit level 1 module course relevant to Social Work Practice (in particular at Foundation Level) for an approx of 5 candidates.

Renewal: Up to 24 months

60 credit level 2 module course Law in Scotland (relevant to Social Work/Social Care)

Fife Council is looking for providers who are able to provide 60 credit level 2 module course Law in Scotland (relevant to Social Work/Social Care) for an approx of 5 candidates.

Renewal: Up to 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356629 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 10 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2019 - 1 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £310,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 6GH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | EDINBURGH COLLEGE; FIFE COLLEGE; THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND; UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING; WEST LOTHIAN COLLEGE - MAIN CONTACT FOR ALL TENDERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356629
- 5 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347278

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347278
  WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT QUALIFICATIONS FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE - This Contract is to provide relevant training and qualifications to Health and Social Care Staff including Social Work under a framework agreement. This is to ensure registration of care staff across all of the Fife Council services that require this in order to carry out their services on behalf of the Council. This includes such services as Criminal Justice Services, Care at Home, Older Peoples Services, Adult Resources, Residential Childcare, Fieldwork Adults, and Adult Day Services (19-65). .
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356629
  WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT QUALIFICATIONS FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE - This Contract is to provide relevant training and qualifications to Health and Social Care Staff including Social Work under a framework agreement. This is to ensure registration of care staff across all of the Fife Council services that require this in order to carry out their services on behalf of the Council. This includes such services as Criminal Justice Services, Care at Home, Older Peoples Services, Adult Resources, Residential Childcare, Fieldwork Adults, and Adult Day Services (19-65). .

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000574307
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/toolkit/negotiation/tnd/tenderConfiguration.do?tenderCode=tender_87376&userAct=edit&_ncp=1550504716076.1034-2

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