Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c03-eed6-7307-a911-b9e13b0889b4/social-work-fast-track-entry-programme closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Social work fast-track entry programme [Department For Education](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-education) Estimated value Not stated Published 12 Oct 2015 Deadline Closed 18 Nov 2015 ## 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 The Department intends to procure a fast-track entry programme that recruits and provides participants with a two year regulator-approved training course, leading to a postgraduate social work qualification within 14 months and an MA within two years. The contract will run for three years initially with the option to extend for a further two years based on annual performance and value for money assessments. The contract will run from early 2016 to end March 2019 (in the first instance), with the first cohort of the programme starting training in summer 2017. It should produce at least 1,100 outstanding qualified social workers over three cohorts of participants. Funding for this programme is subject to the outcomes of the Spending Review 2015. A contract will only be issued once the available funding has been confirmed. The Department reserves the right to end the procurement process at any time. Additional information: Any supplier who wishes to book a place on the Supplier Day should email by 3pm Monday 26 October if possible to book a place. Start and end dates of the contract: Start early 2016 and end March 2019 with the option to extend for a further two years. The contract will cover the recruitment and training of three cohorts. We will be running supplier surgery sessions on Tuesday 27th October at Piccadilly Gate, Store Street, Manchester. Any potential providers who are interested in attending should request further information by sending an email to the Social Work Reform Unit by Monday 26th October. Funding for this programme is subject to the outcomes of the Spending Review 2015. A contract will only be issued once the available funding has been confirmed. The Department reserves the right to end the procurement process at any time. Read full description ## CPV classification Social work and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e14c2138-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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