Scope
Reference
70399
Description
The Step up to social work programme which 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.
The training venue is to be delivered in Leeds.
Contract 1. Step up to social work programme
Supplier
Contract value
- £421,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
4 June 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
4 June 2025
Standstill period
- End: 13 June 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 June 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 June 2025 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 30 September 2027
- 2 years, 3 months, 15 days
Description of possible extension:
The extension provision depends on whether all the services have been delivered by the end date of the contract. If there some elements of the contract that need to be finalised, the contract may be extended by 6 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80300000 - Higher education services
Contract locations
- UKE42 - Leeds
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
- Companies House: RC000666
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGBR-6657-LPLJ
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT
United Kingdom
Email: research-applications@salford.ac.uk
Website: http://www.salford.ac.uk
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Step up to social work programme
Contracting authority
Leeds City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJYG-6658-PPMY
Civic Hall, Calverley Street
Leeds
LS1 1UR
United Kingdom
Region: UKE42 - Leeds
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government