Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c23-904c-73d0-81cf-ff5a852c3bbd/the-delivery-for-the-assessment-and-accreditation-system-for-child-and-family-so closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # The delivery for the assessment and accreditation system for child and family social workers [Department For Education](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-education) Estimated value £3,500,000 Published 4 Aug 2017 Deadline Closed 13 Oct 2017 ## 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 See 'Attachments' for full description. The contract will seek contractor(s) to set up an operational system for the assessment and accreditation of child and family social workers in England. They will need to create a clear framework and delivery structure to ensure assessment rollout for approximately 1,200-2,300 social workers between Jan 2018 - Jan 2020. A range of elements will need to be delivered including, but not limited to: ### Assessment centres within the local areas ### Recruitment and training of assessors and observers ### Recruitment and training of actors for simulated observation Preparing and expanding a pre-existing digital platform to be ready for roll out. Design and implement a system for result feedback to employers and individuals including a database for securely storing results Design and implementation of a system for dealing with retakes, concerns, queries and appeals Work alongside an independent researcher partner and the DfE to understand and action change requirements where required over the contract period. Additional information: Estimated total value: The award for this contract is up to £3.5 million (Inc. VAT). The total award amount will be reliant on final throughput of expected social worker numbers. To procure a contractor to meet agreed milestones within a contracted period. We will be using Agile contracting approaches within this contract. Duration of the contract: We expect the delivery contract to begin in January 2018 and run until January 2020. However, we will allow, through the agile contracting process, additional contract length to be available to complete all the expected milestones if required. A copy of the tender document can be obtained by formally emailing a request to Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5965f26c-d564-4f4c-b403-3bb4d579a11a) 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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