Published date: 17 May 2022

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 1 October 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

Location of contract

North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West

Value of contract

£1,409,995

Procurement reference

tender_273932/1069102

Published date

17 May 2022

Closing date

1 October 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2022

Contract end date

31 March 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)

The opportunity was not advertised, because for example only one supplier is capable of delivering the requirement, or due to extreme urgency brought about by unforeseen events.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

This is a single contract to deliver the funding and support for employers to deliver a comprehensive programme for NQSWs that is
effective in providing support in their first year of practice and tailored to meet the needs of participants on the ASYE programme across England. Tue programme provides meaningful engagement with employers and NQSWs to continue to build on programme strengths
and further the impact of improving the quality of social work practice and retention of child and family social workers from all backgrounds.
The contract requires the development and management of a system to administer payments to employers and associated registration and administration
activity as well as allowing employers to register as providers of the ASYE programme. This includes allowing employers to register when individual social
workers commence, transfer, withdraw or complete their ASYE.
A key objective of the contract will be to establish and build relationships with the sector and effectively communicate the requirements of the ASYE programme including details of how to participate, access funding and the responsibilities of each party. The contract will also identify and support employers to develop, implement and share best practice, including establishing a best practice quality assurance framework for the ASYE programme for employers to quality assure their own provision, and other resources, tools and guidance that support a high-quality ASYE experience for NQSWs. The contractor will be the public face of the ASYE in the sector and should be seen to be leading the drive for effective delivery. Quality assurance and continuous improvement are key.

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Award information

Awarded date

30 March 2022

Contract start date

1 April 2022

Contract end date

31 March 2024

Total value of contract

£1,409,995

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Skills For Care Limited

Address

6 Grace Street, West Gate, Leeds LS1 2RP

Reference

Companies House number: 03866683

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Address

Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street
London
SW1P 3BT
England

Telephone

+4412345678

Email

Ellen.Wilkinson@education.gov.uk