Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cd0-19b6-7172-ac68-93a491eea00e/commission-for-research-into-the-supervision-and-assessment-of-practice-learning closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Commission for research into the supervision and assessment of practice learning: models of practice education and the role of the practice educator [Social Work England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/social-work-england) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Jan 2023 Deadline Closed 15 Feb 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Social Work England are committed to learning about social work and understanding the profession and people's experiences. We want to make a unique contribution to the evolution of regulation, inform our work as the new specialist regulator and provide a detailed picture of social work in England. Research forms a key aspect of this goal. The objective of this tender exercise/procurement is to undertake a research study into the supervision and assessment of practice learning, including but not limited to the role of the practice educator in qualifying and post-qualifying social work education in England. From this piece of research, we want to understand: - the experiences, including attitudes, perceptions and barriers, of social workers who undertake the supervision and assessment of practice learning; \*what motivates social workers to qualify as practice educators, or to continue as practice educators, and the barriers to recruiting and retaining social workers to undertake this role; \*perceptions of existing standards and training requirements in relation to practice education and the role of the practice educator in England across pre-registration and post-qualifying education; \*what lessons we can learn from existing models of supervision and assessment of practice learning from education providers and employers across England ; \*what lessons we can learn from existing research into practice education, supervision and assessment of practice learning in England; \*how to develop our approach to regulating social workers who undertake the supervision and assessment of practice learning; \*\*Please note - our maximum budget for this procurement/contract is £50,000.00 (inc. VAT) \*\*IMPORTANT - The word count for Non-price/Quality Question 2 is confirmed at 1500 words max. (there was a discrepancy between two sections of the Invitation to Tender that stated both 1250/1500 words)\*\* Read full description ## CPV classification Research services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ed14e640-b0b2-4b88-9e0b-74ba709774f3) 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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