Published date: 9 June 2023

This notice was replaced on 17 August 2023

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 17 August 2023)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£400,000

Procurement reference

ECC001-DN673922-14123416

Published date

9 June 2023

Closing date

10 July 2023

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 September 2023

Contract end date

31 August 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Essex County Council (ECC) is required to provide the opportunity for hands-on practical experience to enable Students Social Workers to consolidate their academic learning in 'live' Social Work practice experience, within Adults and Children's Services. This will provide the opportunity to work with individuals who are vulnerable and in need of support, assistance and directing to appropriate community-based services.

The aim of this PEPS provision is to provide experienced Social Work Practitioners with the skills and knowledge required to coach, mentor, supervise and assess Social Work Students.

The purpose of this procurement is to provide the required PEPS programme pathways through the provision of a framework based on the following lots:

Lot 1 - PEPS Level 1 & 2 - Combined course value of 60 academic Credit Post Graduate (Level 7) - Adult Social Care
Lot 2 - PEPS Level 1 & 2 - Combined course value of 60 academic Credit Post Graduate (Level 7) - Children and Families Social Care


About the buyer

Contact name

Sophie Jarrett

Address

County Hall
Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 333

Email

sophie.jarrett@essex.gov.uk

Website

https://www.essex.gov.uk/