Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c03-e6a9-7266-9070-7e7146bd4b36/practice-leaders-assessment-and-accreditation-contract pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Practice Leaders Assessment and Accreditation Contract [Department For Education](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-education) Estimated value £700,000 to £1,400,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender To design and deliver a continuous assessment programme and assessment/accreditation system for Practice Leaders based on the knowledge and skills statement for Practice Leaders. This programme will have three different strands: a fast track route to accreditation; a standard programme ; and a “talent” programme for aspirant practice leaders. Additional information: The estimated value of the contract will be between £700,000 and £1,400,000 subject to spending review outcomes. In October 2014 the Secretary of State for Education announced the government's intention to introduce assessment and accreditation at three levels of practice: Approved Child and Family Practitioner; Practice Supervisor; and Practice Leader. This contract forms part of the plans to introduce a new status of Practice Leader for child and family social work, as part of the wider social work reform programme. Practice Leaders are qualified social workers with day-to-day operational responsibility across the whole local system for child and family social work practice, usually referred to as the assistant director of children’s social care or director of family services within local authorities. The knowledge and skills statement for Practice Leaders, drafted by the Chief Social Worker for England (Children and Families) describes what Practice Leaders should know and be able to do. It is currently being amended by the Chief Social Worker following consultation and can be found at [gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/social-work-knowledge-and-skills-for-supervisors-and-leaders). An assessment and accreditation programme will ensure we are enabling Practice Leaders and aspirant Practice Leaders to demonstrate the leadership skills that they need to run effective services with an unrelenting focus on the quality of frontline practice. It will also allow Practice Leaders to develop the networks of support and challenge that will help to strengthen the system. As part of the government’s social work reform programme, we would like to invite you to a tender information workshop on Friday 16 October, at the Department for Education(DfE), Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3BT, from 10am to 3pm. See 'Attachments' for further information on the workshop. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d6c0eba8-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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